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prek vs Lefthook: catalog facts
prek	Lefthook
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Command line
Compatible with pre-commit configurations	Works with projects in any language Single Go binary without a language runtime dependency
Individual hooks may still require their own tools and dependencies.	Configuration is file-based with no graphical interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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