ava vs mocha
NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?
ava
📦Smallest📘TypeScript
Node.js test runner that lets you develop with confidence.
View Repository →npm install avamocha
🏆Most Popular⭐Most Starred🔄Recently Updated
Classic, reliable, trusted test framework for Node.js and the browser
View Repository →npm install mochaDownload Trends (Last 12 Weeks)
When to Choose Each
👉Choose ava if:
- ✓Bundle size is critical for your project
- ✓You're working with TypeScript and need first-class type support
👉Choose mocha if:
- ✓You want the most battle-tested solution with a larger community
- ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk
- ✓You need actively maintained software with recent updates
Comparison
| Metric | ava | mocha |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 0 | 15.4M |
| GitHub Stars | 20.8k | 22.9k |
| Bundle Size | 285.8 KB | 1.4 MB |
| Dependencies | 40 | 16 |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | 4 days ago |
| TypeScript | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Version | 8.0.1 | 12.0.0 |