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Django REST framework vs Litestar

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Django REST framework vs Litestar
Fact	Django REST framework	Litestar
Language	Python	Python
Licence	Other	MIT
Stars	30k	8.5k
Latest	3.18.1	v2.24.0
Last push	2026-10-05	2026-10-06
Release cadence	about 18 days between releases	about 17 days between releases
Active contributors	28 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	24 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

How they relate

Litestar replaces Django REST framework. Alternatives to Django REST framework →
PartialBuilds the same kind of API outside Django, without its ORM and admin.