Node.js test runner that lets you develop with confidence 🚀
Runs each test file in its own process, concurrently, with assertions built in.
- Language
- JavaScript
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 21k
- Latest
- v8.0.1
- Last push
- 2026-06-17
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Mocha
☕️ Classic, reliable, trusted test framework for Node.js and the browser
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| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVA | Full replacement | 21k | MIT | Open source | No | JavaScript | v8.0.1 | 2026-06-17 |
| Vitest | Full replacement | 17k | MIT | Open source | No | TypeScript | v5.0.3 | 2026-10-06 |
| Jasmine | Full replacement | 16k | MIT | Open source | No | JavaScript | v7.0.1 | 2026-10-05 |
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3 alternatives
Next generation testing framework powered by Vite.
Runs describe and it style tests with assertions and mocks built in.
- Language
- TypeScript
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 17k
- Latest
- v5.0.3
- Last push
- 2026-10-06
Simple JavaScript testing framework for browsers and node.js
describe and it tests with assertions and spies built in, no extra libraries needed.
- Language
- JavaScript
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 16k
- Latest
- v7.0.1
- Last push
- 2026-10-05
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About Mocha
- Language
- JavaScript
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 23k
- Last push
- 2026-10-05