Side-by-side NPM package comparison
Version 0.5.6
An implementation of facebook's flux architecture, great Scott!
Version 13.0.0
Cordova command line interface tool
Choosing between Capacitor and Cordova? 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.
Cordova leads with 47.1K weekly downloads — roughly 26.6x more. Capacitor has 1.8K weekly downloads. Higher download counts generally indicate broader community adoption and a larger ecosystem of tutorials, plugins, and support.
Capacitor has the smallest gzipped bundle at 18.2 KB. Cordova comes in at 40.5 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.
Cordova has an overall health score of 65/100 (good), with strong security scores. Capacitor has an overall health score of 49/100 (moderate), with strong security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics.
Choose Capacitor if you value strong security track record. Choose Cordova if you value strong security track record.
Both Capacitor and Cordova are solid choices for JavaScript development. Cordova has the edge in overall health score (65/100), 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.