Go package comparison
Chi vs Gorilla Mux
Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.
Quick Decision
Chi currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.
Chi
Package chi is a small, idiomatic and composable router for building HTTP services.
Gorilla Mux
Package mux implements a request router and dispatcher.
Metric Table
side by side| Metric | Chi | Gorilla Mux | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 97 | 80 | Chi |
| Maintenance | 95 | 38 | Chi |
| Adoption | 100 | 100 | Tie |
| Security | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Maturity | 100 | 100 | Tie |
| Imported by | 17.3K | 99.5K | Gorilla Mux |
| Stars | 22.2K | 21.8K | Chi |
| Last activity | 5 days ago | 1 years ago | Review dates |
| Known vuln records | 0 | 0 | Tie |
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.
Choose Gorilla Mux 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.