ava vs vitest

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

ava

🏆Most Popular📦Smallest⭐Most Starred📘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

Comparison

Metricavavitest
Weekly Downloads00
GitHub Stars20.8k16.6k
Bundle Size285.8 KB1.9 MB
Dependencies4020
Last Updated5 days ago3 days ago
TypeScriptYesYes
LicenseMITMIT
Version8.0.14.1.7

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