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Express vs hapi
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| Fact | Express | hapi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 70k | 15k |
| Latest | v5.2.1 | v21.3.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-09-16 |
| Release cadence | about 63 days between releases | about 92 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
hapi replaces Express. Alternatives to Express →
Full replacementConfiguration-centric routes and a plugin system instead of middleware chains, with validation built in.
Express
Express
unsigned The latest release, v5.2.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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hapi
unsigned The latest release, v21.3.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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