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zodvsjoi

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Weekly Downloads Leader
zod207.0M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
zodv4.6.7
joiv18.3.0
Weekly Downloads207.0MWinner14.6M
Unpacked Size5.86 MB1.80 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 TypeMITPERMISSIVEBSD-3-ClausePERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies07
Active Maintainers16
Last ReleaseOct 12, 2026Oct 16, 2026
Install Commandnpm i zodnpm i joi
Full Security ReportView zod AuditView joi Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, zod or joi?
zod is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (207.0M/week) compared to joi (14.6M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, zod or joi?
zod has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while joi holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do zod and joi provide TypeScript definitions?
zod includes built-in TypeScript types, while joi includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do zod and joi use?
zod is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and joi is licensed under BSD-3-Clause (PERMISSIVE).