Side-by-side NPM package comparison
Version 0.3.3
A simple way to manage environment variables on a per-project basis
Version 12.1.3
Rome is a toolchain for the web: formatter, linter and more
Choosing between Biome and Rome? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.
Biome leads with 117.8K weekly downloads — roughly 7.0x more. Rome has 16.8K weekly downloads. Higher download counts generally indicate broader community adoption and a larger ecosystem of tutorials, plugins, and support.
Biome has the smallest gzipped bundle at 0 B. Rome comes in at 15.2 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.
Rome has an overall health score of 60/100 (good), with strong quality, security scores. Biome has an overall health score of 57/100 (moderate), with strong security, popularity scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics.
Choose Biome if you value strong security track record. Choose Rome if you value strong security track record.
Both Biome and Rome are solid choices for JavaScript development. Rome has the edge in overall health score (60/100), while each package brings unique strengths to the table. Evaluate them based on your project's priorities — whether that's community size, bundle efficiency, or maintenance activity — and choose the one that aligns best with your requirements.