node-fetch vs superagent

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

node-fetch

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallestðŸŠķLightweight📘TypeScript

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

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npm install node-fetch

superagent

⭐Most Starred

elegant & feature rich browser / node HTTP with a fluent API

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npm install superagent

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When to Choose Each

👉Choose node-fetch 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're working with TypeScript and need first-class type support

👉Choose superagent if:

  • ✓You need actively maintained software with recent updates
  • ✓Community popularity and ecosystem support matter to you

Comparison

Metricnode-fetchsuperagent
Weekly Downloads130.9M17.4M
GitHub Stars8.9k16.6k
Bundle Size107.3 KB544.5 KB
Dependencies39
Last Updated2 years ago2 months ago
TypeScriptYesNo
LicenseMITMIT
Version3.3.210.3.0

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