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JavaScript test runners

Run unit and integration tests for JavaScript and TypeScript.

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JavaScript test runners
ToolStarsLicenceTermsSelf-hostedLanguageLatestLast push
Jest45kMITOpen sourceNoTypeScriptv30.5.22026-11-11
Mocha23kMITOpen sourceNoJavaScriptv12.0.32026-11-11
AVA21kMITOpen sourceNoJavaScriptv8.4.02026-11-07
Vitest17kMITOpen sourceNoTypeScriptv5.1.02026-11-12
Jasmine16kMITOpen sourceNoJavaScriptv7.0.12026-11-07

5 tools

Mocha

☕️ Classic, reliable, trusted test framework for Node.js and the browser

Language
JavaScript
Licence
MIT
Stars
23k
Latest
v12.0.3
Last push
2026-11-11
AVA

Node.js test runner that lets you develop with confidence 🚀

Language
JavaScript
Licence
MIT
Stars
21k
Latest
v8.4.0
Last push
2026-11-07
Jasmine

Simple JavaScript testing framework for browsers and node.js

Language
JavaScript
Licence
MIT
Stars
16k
Latest
v7.0.1
Last push
2026-11-07

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