yup vs zod

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

yup

ðŸ“ĶSmallest⭐Most Starred📘TypeScript

Dead simple Object schema validation

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npm install yup

zod

🏆Most PopularðŸŠķLightweight🔄Recently Updated📘TypeScript

TypeScript-first schema declaration and validation library with static type inference

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npm install zod

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When to Choose Each

👉Choose yup if:

  • ✓Bundle size is critical for your project

👉Choose zod 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

Metricyupzod
Weekly Downloads9.0M86.3M
GitHub Stars23.7kN/A
Bundle Size270.4 KB4.3 MB
Dependencies40
Last Updated4 months ago6 days ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version1.7.14.3.6

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