Go package comparison
jwt vs jwtauth
Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.
Quick Decision
jwt currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.
jwt
Package jwt implements JSON Web Tokens as described in RFC 7519.
jwtauth
JWT authentication middleware for Go HTTP services
Metric Table
side by side| Metric | jwt | jwtauth | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 96 | 95 | jwt |
| Maintenance | 95 | 95 | Tie |
| Adoption | 100 | 100 | Tie |
| Security | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Maturity | 100 | 100 | Tie |
| Imported by | 151 | 697 | jwtauth |
| Stars | 2.4K | 640 | jwt |
| Last activity | 6 days ago | 2 days ago | Review dates |
| Known vuln records | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Choose jwt 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 jwtauth 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.