Go package comparison
fx vs spinner
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
spinner
Package spinner is a simple package to add a spinner / progress indicator to any terminal application.
Metric Table
side by side| Metric | fx | spinner | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 93 | 80 | fx |
| Maintenance | 95 | 43 | fx |
| Adoption | 100 | 100 | Tie |
| Security | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Maturity | 87 | 100 | spinner |
| Imported by | 0 | 2.0K | spinner |
| Stars | 20.5K | 2.5K | fx |
| Last activity | 17 days ago | 1 years 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 spinner 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.