ky vs node-fetch

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

ky

⭐Most StarredðŸŠķLightweight🔄Recently Updated📘TypeScript

Tiny and elegant HTTP client based on the Fetch API

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npm install ky

node-fetch

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallest📘TypeScript

A light-weight module that brings Fetch API to node.js

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npm install node-fetch

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When to Choose Each

👉Choose ky if:

  • ✓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

👉Choose node-fetch if:

  • ✓You want the most battle-tested solution with a larger community
  • ✓Bundle size is critical for your project

Comparison

Metrickynode-fetch
Weekly Downloads5.1M94.7M
GitHub Stars16.3k8.9k
Bundle Size280.7 KB107.3 KB
Dependencies03
Last Updated3 days ago2 years ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version1.14.33.3.2

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