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

Weekly Downloads Leader
next41.1M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
next
Specification
nextv16.4.2
astrov7.4.2
Weekly Downloads41.1MWinner4.8M
Unpacked Size183.60 MB3.32 MB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts)Community @types
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies652
Active Maintainers42
Last ReleaseOct 15, 2026Oct 21, 2026
Install Commandnpm i nextnpm i astro
Full Security ReportView next AuditView astro Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, next or astro?
next is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (41.1M/week) compared to astro (4.8M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, next or astro?
next has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while astro holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do next and astro provide TypeScript definitions?
next includes built-in TypeScript types, while astro may require community @types definitions.
What licenses do next and astro use?
next is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and astro is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).