Go package comparison

Gin vs Chi

Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.

Quick Decision

The current weighted model does not produce a clear winner.

Gin

Package gin implements a HTTP web framework called gin.

97
Maintenance 95
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 97
Confidence 100

Chi

Package chi is a small, idiomatic and composable router for building HTTP services.

97
Maintenance 95
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 97
Confidence 100

Metric Table

side by side
Metric Gin Chi Lead
Health 97 97 Tie
Maintenance 95 95 Tie
Adoption 100 100 Tie
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 100 Tie
Imported by183.2K17.3KGin
Stars88.6K22.2KGin
Last activity20 days ago6 days agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose Gin 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 Chi 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.