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.
Chi
Package chi is a small, idiomatic and composable router for building HTTP services.
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 by | 183.2K | 17.3K | Gin |
| Stars | 88.6K | 22.2K | Gin |
| Last activity | 20 days ago | 6 days ago | Review dates |
| Known vuln records | 0 | 0 | Tie |
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.