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valibotvszod

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Weekly Downloads Leader
zod207.0M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
valibotv1.5.0
zodv4.6.7
Weekly Downloads13.1M207.0MWinner
Unpacked Size1.78 MB5.86 MB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies00
Active Maintainers11
Last ReleaseSep 9, 2026Oct 12, 2026
Install Commandnpm i valibotnpm i zod
Full Security ReportView valibot AuditView zod Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, valibot or zod?
zod is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (207.0M/week) compared to valibot (13.1M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, valibot or zod?
valibot has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while zod holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do valibot and zod provide TypeScript definitions?
valibot includes built-in TypeScript types, while zod includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do valibot and zod use?
valibot is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and zod is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).