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Flask vs Litestar
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| Fact | Flask | Litestar |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Stars | 75k | 8.5k |
| Latest | 3.1.3 | v2.24.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-08 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 182 days between releases | about 17 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 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 Flask. Alternatives to Flask →
Full replacementAsync and typed, with dependency injection and OpenAPI built in.
Flask
- 3.1.32026-02-19This is the Flask 3.1.3 security fix release, which fixes a security issue but does not otherwise change behavior and s…
- 3.1.22025-08-19This is the Flask 3.1.2 fix release, which fixes bugs but does not otherwise change behavior and should not result in b…
- 3.1.12025-05-13This is the Flask 3.1.1 fix release, which fixes bugs but does not otherwise change behavior and should not result in b…
- 3.1.02024-11-13This is the Flask 3.1.0 feature release. A feature release may include new features, remove previously deprecated code,…
- 3.0.32024-04-07This is a fix release for the 3.0.x feature branch.
Litestar
- v2.24.02026-06-11Thanks to these incredible business sponsors:
- v2.23.02026-05-29Thanks to these incredible business sponsors:
- v2.22.02026-05-20Thanks to these incredible business sponsors:
- v2.21.12026-03-07Thanks to these incredible business sponsors:
- v2.21.02026-02-14Thanks to these incredible business sponsors:
Flask
✓ signed The latest release, 3.1.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Litestar
unsigned The latest release, v2.24.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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