Ethers.js vs Web3.js

Developers should learn Ethers meets developers should learn web3. Here's our take.

Ethers.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Ethers

Pros

• js when building decentralized applications (dApps), wallets, or any Ethereum-based tools that require reliable blockchain interactions
• Related to: ethereum, web3-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Web3.js

Developers should learn Web3

Pros

• js when building decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum, such as DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, or blockchain-based games
• Related to: ethereum, smart-contracts

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Ethers.js if: You want js when building decentralized applications (dapps), wallets, or any ethereum-based tools that require reliable blockchain interactions and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Web3.js if: You prioritize js when building decentralized applications (dapps) on ethereum, such as defi platforms, nft marketplaces, or blockchain-based games over what Ethers.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Ethers.js wins

Developers should learn Ethers