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HTTPX vs Requests
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| Fact | HTTPX | Requests |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 16k | 54k |
| Latest | 0.28.1 | v2.34.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 51 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
HTTPX replaces Requests. Alternatives to Requests →
Full replacementRequests-style API, plus async and HTTP/2.
HTTPX
HTTPX
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Requests
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