Koa.js vs Express.js

Developers should learn Koa meets developers should learn express. Here's our take.

Koa.js

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Koa

Pros

• js when building scalable and maintainable web applications or APIs in Node
• Related to: node-js, express-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Express.js

Developers should learn Express

Pros

• js when building RESTful APIs, web applications, or microservices with Node
• Related to: node-js, javascript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Koa.js if: You want js when building scalable and maintainable web applications or apis in node and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Express.js if: You prioritize js when building restful apis, web applications, or microservices with node over what Koa.js offers.

The Bottom Line

Koa.js wins

Developers should learn Koa