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ArkType vs Zod
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| Fact | ArkType | Zod |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 7.9k | 44k |
| Latest | @arktype/util@0.56.6 | v4.6.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 57 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
ArkType replaces Zod. Alternatives to Zod →
Full replacementSchemas written in TypeScript's own syntax, with type inference.
ArkType
- @arktype/util@0.56.62026-10-01
- @ark/util@0.56.62026-10-01
- @arktype/type@2.2.72026-10-01
- @ark/type@2.2.72026-10-01
- arktype@2.2.72026-10-01
ArkType
✓ signed The latest release, @arktype/util@0.56.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zod
unsigned The latest release, v4.6.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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