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Version 1.0.2
Changeset library incorporating an operational transformation (OT) algorithm - for node and the browser, with shareJS support
Version 19.2.4
Generic CLI tool to automate versioning and package publishing-related tasks.
Choosing between Changesets and Release-it? 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.
Release-it leads with 831.1K weekly downloads — roughly 446.3x more. Changesets has 1.9K weekly downloads. Higher download counts generally indicate broader community adoption and a larger ecosystem of tutorials, plugins, and support.
Changesets has the smallest gzipped bundle at 2.6 KB. Release-it comes in at 94.0 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.
Release-it has an overall health score of 77/100 (very good), with strong maintenance, security, popularity scores. Changesets 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 Changesets if you value minimal bundle footprint, strong security track record. Choose Release-it if you value strong security track record.
Both Changesets and Release-it are solid choices for JavaScript development. Release-it has the edge in overall health score (77/100), 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.