Ruff
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VisitRuff vs Spotless
What both publish
| Fact | Ruff | Spotless |
|---|---|---|
| Editor integrations | The setup guide documents integrations including VS Code, Sublime Text, PyCharm, and Zed. | The README links Spotless integrations for VS Code and IntelliJ. |
| Purpose | Ruff is a Python linter and code formatter written in Rust. | Spotless formats source code and can check files for formatting violations or apply fixes. |
| Support | The editor setup documentation says setup instructions are provided on a best-effort basis and directs users to open an issue for assistance. | DiffPlug directs questions to its forum and lists a technical support contact on its About page. |
Ruff plans
- RuffFree
Spotless plans
- FreeFree
- dp.simstate.differ—
Pick Ruff if…
Ruff suits Python developers who want linting, formatting, and automatic fixes in one tool. It may also suit teams using supported editors, CI integrations, or pre-commit hooks.
Pick Spotless if…
Spotless suits developers and teams that want formatting checks or fixes integrated with their build tools and editors. It can be used across projects with different languages and build environments.