Express vs Fastify
Express vs Fastify: which to choose
Express has the larger community with 69.4k GitHub stars against 36.7k for Fastify, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Express if you lean toward nodejs and minimal; 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 Express or Fastify better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Express has 69.4k GitHub stars and uses a open-source 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 Express cheaper than Fastify?▾
Express starts at $0/mo while Fastify starts at $0/mo. Express has a free plan. Fastify has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Express and Fastify?▾
Express is tagged as nodejs, minimal, middleware while Fastify is tagged as nodejs, performance, plugins. Express uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 69.4k GitHub stars. Fastify uses a open-source model with 36.7k GitHub stars.
Does Express or Fastify have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Express and Fastify offer a free plan.