Skip to main content
Castov
Head-to-Head NPM Comparison

arktypevszod

Detailed package comparison for bundle size, weekly downloads, supply chain security, and license obligations.

Weekly Downloads Leader
zod207.0M/wk
Security Grade Leader
zod100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
arktypev2.2.9
zodv4.6.7
Weekly Downloads1.3M207.0MWinner
Unpacked Size339.4 KB5.86 MB
Security Grade
A(90/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies30
Active Maintainers11
Last ReleaseOct 20, 2026Oct 12, 2026
Install Commandnpm i arktypenpm i zod
Full Security ReportView arktype AuditView zod Audit
Free Castov VS Code Tool

Compare Dependencies Directly in VS Code

Audit supply chain risks, compare lightweight alternative packages, and catch malicious install scripts straight inside your package.json editor.

Download VS Code Extension

More Popular Package Comparisons

zod vs yupzod vs joivalibot vs zod@sinclair/typebox vs zodzod vs typescript

Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, arktype or zod?
zod is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (207.0M/week) compared to arktype (1.3M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, arktype or zod?
arktype has a security score of 90/100 (Grade A), while zod holds 100/100 (Grade A+). zod scores higher for supply chain hygiene.
Do arktype and zod provide TypeScript definitions?
arktype includes built-in TypeScript types, while zod includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do arktype and zod use?
arktype is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and zod is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).