ava vs vitest

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

ava

🏆Most Popular📦Smallest📘TypeScript

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

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npm install ava

vitest

🔄Recently Updated📘TypeScript

Next generation testing framework powered by Vite

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npm install vitest

When to Choose Each

👉Choose ava if:

  • ✓Bundle size is critical for your project

👉Choose vitest if:

  • ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk
  • ✓You need actively maintained software with recent updates

Comparison

Metricavavitest
Weekly Downloads00
GitHub StarsN/AN/A
Bundle Size289.4 KB1.5 MB
Dependencies4020
Last Updated6 months ago6 days ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version6.4.14.0.18

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