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“ĶSmallest⭐Most StarredðŸŠķLightweight🔄Recently Updated📘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
  • ✓You need actively maintained software with recent updates
  • ✓Community popularity and ecosystem support matter to you

Comparison

Metricavajest
Weekly Downloads048.0M
GitHub Stars20.8k45.5k
Bundle Size285.8 KB6.7 KB
Dependencies404
Last Updated3 months ago4 days ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version8.0.130.5.1

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