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Comparison guide

Ladle vs Styleguidist

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

Quick Verdict

Smallest Bundle

Styleguidist

390.0 B gzipped

Most Popular

Ladle

27 weekly downloads

Best Maintained

Ladle

60/100 maintenance score

Highest Quality

Ladle

50/100 quality score

Overall Pick

Ladle

Best all-around based on popularity, size, maintenance & quality

  1. ladle

    Node.js implementation of RabbitMQ's shovel client.

    27 weekly downloads · 62.6 KB gzip · Health 55/100

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  2. styleguidist

    🚫 Placeholder to prevent dependency confusion.

    9 weekly downloads · 390.0 B gzip · Health 43/100

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Choosing between Ladle and Styleguidist? 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

Ladle leads with 27 weekly downloads — roughly 3.0x more. Styleguidist has 9 weekly downloads. Higher download counts generally indicate broader community adoption and a larger ecosystem of tutorials, plugins, and support.

Bundle Size

Styleguidist has the smallest gzipped bundle at 390.0 B. Ladle comes in at 62.6 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Ladle has an overall health score of 55/100 (moderate), with strong security scores. Styleguidist has an overall health score of 43/100 (moderate), with strong security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics.

When to Choose Each

Choose Ladle if you value strong security track record. Choose Styleguidist if you value minimal bundle footprint, strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Both Ladle and Styleguidist are solid choices for JavaScript development. Ladle has the edge in overall health score (55/100), 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ladle better than styleguidist?
It depends on your needs. Ladle has a health score of 55/100 while Styleguidist scores 43/100. Ladle has more recorded weekly downloads (27). Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, ladle or styleguidist?
Styleguidist has the smaller gzipped bundle at 390.0 B. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use ladle vs styleguidist?
Ladle has more recorded weekly downloads (27). Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, ladle or styleguidist?
Ladle has a maintenance score of 60/100. Ladle scores 60/100 and Styleguidist scores 20/100 on maintenance.

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