Web3.py vs Ethers.js

Developers should learn Web3 meets developers should learn ethers. Here's our take.

Web3.py

Nice Pick

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

Ethers.js

Developers should learn Ethers

Pros

• js when building Ethereum-based applications, as it offers a robust and user-friendly alternative to Web3
• Related to: ethereum, web3-development

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Web3.py if: You want 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 and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Ethers.js if: You prioritize js when building ethereum-based applications, as it offers a robust and user-friendly alternative to web3 over what Web3.py offers.

The Bottom Line

Web3.py wins

Developers should learn Web3