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@google/genaivsopenai

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Weekly Downloads Leader
openai25.3M/wk
Security Grade Leader
openai100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
@google/genaiv2.30.0
openaiv7.42.0
Weekly Downloads14.7M25.3MWinner
Unpacked Size11.56 MB21.78 MB
Security Grade
B(75/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Has install scripts Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeApache-2.0PERMISSIVEApache-2.0PERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies40
Active Maintainers319
Last ReleaseOct 15, 2026Oct 22, 2026
Install Commandnpm i @google/genainpm i openai
Full Security ReportView @google/genai AuditView openai Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, @google/genai or openai?
openai is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (25.3M/week) compared to @google/genai (14.7M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, @google/genai or openai?
@google/genai has a security score of 75/100 (Grade B), while openai holds 100/100 (Grade A+). openai scores higher for supply chain hygiene.
Do @google/genai and openai provide TypeScript definitions?
@google/genai includes built-in TypeScript types, while openai includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do @google/genai and openai use?
@google/genai is published under the Apache-2.0 license (PERMISSIVE), and openai is licensed under Apache-2.0 (PERMISSIVE).