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playwrightvspuppeteer

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

Weekly Downloads Leader
playwright69.8M/wk
Security Grade Leader
playwright100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
playwrightv1.64.1
puppeteerv25.16.0
Weekly Downloads69.8MWinner6.7M
Unpacked Size4.80 MB42.2 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
B(75/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Has install scripts
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeApache-2.0PERMISSIVEApache-2.0PERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies16
Active Maintainers52
Last ReleaseOct 14, 2026Oct 22, 2026
Install Commandnpm i playwrightnpm i puppeteer
Full Security ReportView playwright AuditView puppeteer Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, playwright or puppeteer?
playwright is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (69.8M/week) compared to puppeteer (6.7M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, playwright or puppeteer?
playwright has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while puppeteer holds 75/100 (Grade B). playwright scores higher for supply chain hygiene.
Do playwright and puppeteer provide TypeScript definitions?
playwright includes built-in TypeScript types, while puppeteer includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do playwright and puppeteer use?
playwright is published under the Apache-2.0 license (PERMISSIVE), and puppeteer is licensed under Apache-2.0 (PERMISSIVE).