jest vs mocha

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

jest

🏆Most PopularðŸ“ĶSmallestðŸŠķLightweight📘TypeScript

Delightful JavaScript Testing.

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npm install jest

mocha

simple, flexible, fun test framework

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npm install mocha

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When to Choose Each

👉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
  • ✓You're working with TypeScript and need first-class type support

👉Choose mocha if:

  • ✓You want a lighter alternative to the mainstream option

Comparison

Metricjestmocha
Weekly Downloads34.5M11.3M
GitHub StarsN/AN/A
Bundle Size6.3 KB2.3 MB
Dependencies421
Last Updated4 months ago2 months ago
TypeScriptYesNo
LicenseMITMIT
Version30.2.011.7.5

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