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curl_cffi vs Requests
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| Fact | curl_cffi | Requests |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.7k | 54k |
| Latest | v0.16.4b1 | v2.34.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
curl_cffi replaces Requests. Alternatives to Requests →
Full replacementRequests-like API on curl-impersonate, able to match browser TLS and HTTP/2 fingerprints, with async support.
curl_cffi
curl_cffi
✓ signed The latest release, v0.16.4b1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Requests
✓ signed The latest release, v2.34.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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