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validation vs govalidator

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

validation govalidator Go Validation Libraries

Quick Decision

govalidator currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

71

validation

Package validation provides methods for validating parameter value using reflection.

70
Maintenance 12
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 93
Developer DX 89
Confidence 95

govalidator

Validate Golang request data with simple rules. Highly inspired by Laravel's request validation.

71
Maintenance 20
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 84
Developer DX 91
Confidence 100

Metric Table

side by side
Metric validation govalidator Lead
Health 70 71 govalidator
Maintenance 12 20 govalidator
Adoption 100 100 Tie
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 93 84 validation
Imported by77.0K248validation
Stars2151.3Kgovalidator
Last activity1 years ago2 years agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

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You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

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Choose govalidator 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.