Go package comparison

Viper vs v2

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

Quick Decision

v2 currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

96

Viper

Go configuration with fangs.

91
Maintenance 80
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 83
Confidence 100

v2

Package config is a go config management implement.

96
Maintenance 95
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 94
Developer DX 97
Confidence 95

Metric Table

side by side
Metric Viper v2 Lead
Health 91 96 v2
Maintenance 80 95 v2
Adoption 100 100 Tie
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 94 Viper
Imported by103.3K215Viper
Stars30.3K583Viper
Last activity4 months ago24 days agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose Viper 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 v2 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.