ava vs jest

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

ava

📘TypeScript

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

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npm install ava

jest

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallest⭐Most StarredðŸŠķLightweight🔄Recently Updated📘TypeScript

Delightful JavaScript Testing.

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npm install jest

Download Trends (Last 12 Weeks)

When to Choose Each

👉Choose ava if:

  • ✓You want a lighter alternative to the mainstream option

👉Choose jest 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
  • ✓Community popularity and ecosystem support matter to you

Comparison

Metricavajest
Weekly Downloads046.9M
GitHub Stars20.9k45.3k
Bundle Size289.5 KB6.6 KB
Dependencies394
Last Updated4 weeks ago2 weeks ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version7.0.030.3.0

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