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Comparison guide

Lodash vs Ramda

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. lodash

    Lodash modular utilities.

    Downloads unavailable · 25.2 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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  2. ramda

    A practical functional library for JavaScript programmers.

    Downloads unavailable · 14.1 KB gzip · Health 49/100

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Choosing between Lodash and Ramda? 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 Lodash. Weekly download data is unavailable for Ramda. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Ramda has the smallest gzipped bundle at 14.1 KB. Lodash comes in at 25.2 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Lodash has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Ramda 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 Lodash if you value actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Ramda if you value strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Lodash and Ramda. 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 lodash better than ramda?
It depends on your needs. Lodash has a health score of 67/100 while Ramda scores 49/100. 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, lodash or ramda?
Ramda has the smaller gzipped bundle at 14.1 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use lodash vs ramda?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, lodash or ramda?
Lodash has a maintenance score of 100/100. Lodash scores 100/100 and Ramda scores 40/100 on maintenance.

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