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curl_cffi vs HTTPX
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| Fact | curl_cffi | HTTPX |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 6.7k | 16k |
| Latest | v0.16.4b1 | 0.28.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 51 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Requests. Alternatives to Requests →
Full replacementcurl_cffiRequests-like API on curl-impersonate, able to match browser TLS and HTTP/2 fingerprints, with async support.
Full replacementHTTPXRequests-style API, plus async and HTTP/2.
curl_cffi
curl_cffi
✓ signed The latest release, v0.16.4b1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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HTTPX
✓ signed The latest release, 0.28.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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