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jsonwebtokenvsjose

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

Weekly Downloads Leader
jose93.4M/wk
Security Grade Leader
jsonwebtoken100/100
TypeScript Ready
jose
Specification
jsonwebtokenv9.0.3
josev6.2.13
Weekly Downloads34.8M93.4MWinner
Unpacked Size42.4 KB213.3 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A(90/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript SupportCommunity @types Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies100
Active Maintainers11
Last ReleaseDec 4, 2025Oct 20, 2026
Install Commandnpm i jsonwebtokennpm i jose
Full Security ReportView jsonwebtoken AuditView jose Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, jsonwebtoken or jose?
jose is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (93.4M/week) compared to jsonwebtoken (34.8M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, jsonwebtoken or jose?
jsonwebtoken has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while jose holds 90/100 (Grade A). jsonwebtoken scores higher for supply chain hygiene.
Do jsonwebtoken and jose provide TypeScript definitions?
jsonwebtoken may require external @types definitions, while jose includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do jsonwebtoken and jose use?
jsonwebtoken is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and jose is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).