ava vs jest

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

ava

📘TypeScript

Node.js test runner that lets you develop with confidence.

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npm install ava

jest

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallestðŸŠķLightweight📘TypeScript

Delightful JavaScript Testing.

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npm install jest

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When to Choose Each

👉Choose ava if:

  • ✓You want a lighter alternative to the mainstream option

👉Choose jest if:

  • ✓You want the most battle-tested solution with a larger community
  • ✓Bundle size is critical for your project
  • ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk

Comparison

Metricavajest
Weekly Downloads034.5M
GitHub StarsN/AN/A
Bundle Size289.4 KB6.3 KB
Dependencies404
Last Updated6 months ago4 months ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version6.4.130.2.0

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