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axiosvsnode-fetch

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

Weekly Downloads Leader
node-fetch121.2M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
axiosv1.20.0
node-fetchv3.3.2
Weekly Downloads66.6M121.2MWinner
Unpacked Size1.89 MB104.8 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
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 Dependencies43
Active Maintainers15
Last ReleaseAug 26, 2026Jul 25, 2023
Install Commandnpm i axiosnpm i node-fetch
Full Security ReportView axios AuditView node-fetch Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, axios or node-fetch?
node-fetch is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (121.2M/week) compared to axios (66.6M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, axios or node-fetch?
axios has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while node-fetch holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do axios and node-fetch provide TypeScript definitions?
axios includes built-in TypeScript types, while node-fetch includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do axios and node-fetch use?
axios is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and node-fetch is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).