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aiohttp vs curl_cffi
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| Fact | aiohttp | curl_cffi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 17k | 6.8k |
| Latest | v3.14.5 | v0.17.0 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-10-27 |
| Release cadence | about 24 days between releases | about 2 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 24+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Requests. Alternatives to Requests →
PartialaiohttpAsync HTTP client with WebSocket support, and a server too; the API is not the same.
Full replacementcurl_cffiRequests-like API on curl-impersonate, able to match browser TLS and HTTP/2 fingerprints, with async support.
aiohttp
curl_cffi
- v0.17.02026-10-26The bundled brotoli version was updated to 1.2.1, to mitigate the http2shell issue.
- v0.17.0rc12026-10-25⚠️ Security: bumped brotli version to 1.2.1.
- v0.17.0b22026-10-22⚠️ Security: bumped certifi version to remove emudhra cert.
- v0.17.0b12026-10-21
- v0.16.4b12026-09-20
aiohttp
✓ signed The latest release, v3.14.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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curl_cffi
✓ signed The latest release, v0.17.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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