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Encore vs Fastify

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Encore: Backend development platform
Fastify: Fast Node.js web framework
Pricing Model
Encore: freemium
Fastify: open-source
Starting Price
Encore: $0/mo
Fastify: $0/mo
Free Plan
Encore: Yes
Fastify: Yes
GitHub Stars
Encore: 9.8k
Fastify: 36.7k
npm Downloads/wk
Encore:
Fastify: 8.8M
GitHub Forks
Encore: 520
Fastify: 2.8k
Open Issues
Encore: 130
Fastify: 149
Tags
Encore: backend, infra-from-code, tracing, typescript
Fastify: nodejs, performance, plugins, typescript

Encore vs Fastify: which to choose

Fastify has the larger community with 36.7k GitHub stars against 9.8k for Encore, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose Encore if you lean toward backend and infra-from-code; choose Fastify if nodejs and performance matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Encore or Fastify better?

It depends on your priorities. Encore has 9.8k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Fastify has 36.7k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is Encore cheaper than Fastify?

Encore starts at $0/mo while Fastify starts at $0/mo. Encore has a free plan. Fastify has a free plan.

What are the main differences between Encore and Fastify?

Encore is tagged as backend, infra-from-code, tracing while Fastify is tagged as nodejs, performance, plugins. Encore uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 9.8k GitHub stars. Fastify uses a open-source model with 36.7k GitHub stars.

Does Encore or Fastify have a free plan?

Yes, both Encore and Fastify offer a free plan.

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