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Comparison guide

Jimp vs Sharp

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. jimp

    An image processing library written entirely in JavaScript.

    Downloads unavailable · 143.0 B gzip · Health 49/100

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  2. sharp

    High performance Node.js image processing, the fastest module to resize JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, AVIF and TIFF images

    Downloads unavailable · 34.3 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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Choosing between Jimp and Sharp? 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.

Downloads & Popularity

Weekly download data is unavailable for Jimp. Weekly download data is unavailable for Sharp. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Jimp has the smallest gzipped bundle at 143.0 B. Sharp comes in at 34.3 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Sharp has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Jimp 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. Download data is incomplete; these composite scores include a fallback popularity input and should not determine an overall winner.

When to Choose Each

Choose Jimp if you value minimal bundle footprint, strong security track record. Choose Sharp if you value actively maintained, strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Jimp and Sharp. We are not selecting an overall winner from incomplete metrics. Compare the available bundle, maintenance, and quality information against your project's requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is jimp better than sharp?
It depends on your needs. Jimp has a health score of 49/100 while Sharp scores 67/100. Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, jimp or sharp?
Jimp has the smaller gzipped bundle at 143.0 B. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use jimp vs sharp?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, jimp or sharp?
Sharp has a maintenance score of 100/100. Jimp scores 40/100 and Sharp scores 100/100 on maintenance.

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