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hapi vs Koa
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| Fact | hapi | Koa |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 15k | 36k |
| Latest | v21.3.0 | v3.3.0 |
| Last push | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-03 |
| Release cadence | about 92 days between releases | about 42 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
Both replace Express. Alternatives to Express →
Full replacementhapiConfiguration-centric routes and a plugin system instead of middleware chains, with validation built in.
Full replacementKoaMinimal Node.js web framework built on async functions, with fewer built-in middleware.
hapi
Koa
- v3.3.02026-11-03chore: Tell dependabot to update GH Actions
- v3.2.12026-05-21fix: request.length overflows on Content-Length > 2GB
- v3.2.02026-03-28docs: remove dead Job Board links
- v2.16.42026-02-25fix(security): Host Header Injection via ctx.hostname by @killagu
- v3.1.22026-02-25fix: typo in troubleshooting.md
hapi
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Koa
✓ signed The latest release, v3.3.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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