Express vs Fastify
| Express | Fastify | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Utility | 8 | 8 |
| Onboarding | 7 | 7 |
| Craft | 7 | 9 |
| Niche fit | 6 | 7 |
| Longevity | 9 | 8 |
Both scored on the same five-dimension rubric, so the numbers are comparable. A gap under 1 point is effectively a tie.
Which one
Express
Good for：Teams needing quick REST APIs or simple web services
Not for：Projects requiring modern features like SSR or deep TypeScript integration
Fastify
Good for：Node.js devs building high-performance APIs
Not for：Projects dependent on Express middleware ecosystem