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Elysia vs Express
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| Fact | Elysia | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 19k | 70k |
| Latest | 1.4.30 | v5.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-01 |
| Release cadence | about 43 days between releases | about 63 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Elysia replaces Express. Alternatives to Express →
Full replacementBuilt for Bun, with end-to-end types between server and client.
Elysia
Elysia
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Express
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