Valibot vs Zod
Valibot vs Zod: which to choose
Zod has the larger community with 43.1k GitHub stars against 8.8k for Valibot, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Valibot if you lean toward validation and typescript; choose Zod if validation and typescript matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Valibot or Zod better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Valibot has 8.8k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Zod has 43.1k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Valibot cheaper than Zod?▾
Valibot starts at $0/mo while Zod starts at $0/mo. Valibot has a free plan. Zod has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Valibot and Zod?▾
Valibot is tagged as validation, typescript, tree-shakeable while Zod is tagged as validation, typescript, schema. Valibot uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 8.8k GitHub stars. Zod uses a open-source model with 43.1k GitHub stars.
Does Valibot or Zod have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Valibot and Zod offer a free plan.