Ethers.js vs Web3.py

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.py

Developers should learn Web3

Pros

• py when building Python-based applications that need to interact with Ethereum or similar blockchains, such as for creating dApps, automating smart contract interactions, or analyzing on-chain data
• 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.py if: You prioritize py when building python-based applications that need to interact with ethereum or similar blockchains, such as for creating dapps, automating smart contract interactions, or analyzing on-chain data over what Ethers.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Ethers.js wins

Developers should learn Ethers