Go package comparison
fx vs dive
Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.
Quick Decision
fx currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.
fx
Terminal JSON viewer & processor
dive
A tool for exploring each layer in a docker image
Metric Table
side by side| Metric | fx | dive | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 93 | 86 | fx |
| Maintenance | 95 | 73 | fx |
| Adoption | 100 | 100 | Tie |
| Security | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Maturity | 87 | 87 | Tie |
| Imported by | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Stars | 20.5K | 54.0K | dive |
| Last activity | 16 days ago | 5 months ago | Review dates |
| Known vuln records | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Choose fx if
You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.
Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.
Choose dive if
You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.
Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.