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Keel vs Node File Router
Keel offers a full backend platform with services and team tools, whereas Node File Router is only a routing library.
KeelThe backend for your apps, the tools for your teams-(2).jpg1696338191590.png?width=96)
Node File RouterA file-based routing for Node.js. Works with pure Node.js, Bun, Express.js, ws, and more! 💫 Which to pick
Pick Keel if you want…
- Code-first backend with built-in internal tools
- Backend-as-a-service
- Integrations with VSCode extension (on Keel's list, not Node File Router's)
Pick Node File Router if you want…
- File-based routing for Node APIs
- Integrations with Node.js, Bun or Express.js (on Node File Router's list, not Keel's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Keel:Keel provides a code-first backend platform with instant internal tools, schema-driven APIs, and full-stack operations features.
- Node File Router:Node File Router lets you define a Node.js API with file-based routes, similar to Next.js or Nuxt.
- Best for
- Keel:Code-first backend with built-in internal tools
- Node File Router:File-based routing for Node APIs
- Who it’s for
- Keel:Engineers building operational backends and internal tools for fast-moving teams
- Node File Router:Node.js developers who want simple, framework-agnostic routing.
- Pricing
- Keel:Contact sales
- Node File Router:Open source
- Open source
- Keel:Yes
- Node File Router:Yes, 207 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Keel:VSCode extension
- Node File Router:Node.js, Bun, Express.js, WebSockets, ES modules, TypeScript
Keel features
- Schema-driven data model. Define data models, actions, and permissions in a clear schema that generates APIs and internal tools.
- TypeScript extensions. Write custom functions, jobs, and durable functions in TypeScript with full type safety.
- Version-controlled environments. Create multiple environments, branch deployments, and PR previews with audit trails.
- Built-in testing framework. Generate type-safe end-to-end tests from the schema for actions, functions, and jobs.
- Instant internal tools. Automatically generate UI tools for ops teams that stay in sync with schema changes.
- Serverless infrastructure. Managed, multi-region PostgreSQL and serverless runtime scales from first to millionth user.
Node File Router features
- Technology Agnostic. Works with pure Node.js, Bun, Express.js, WebSockets and more.
- Works Everywhere. Supports CommonJS, ES modules and provides TypeScript out of the box.
- Powerful Routing. Dynamic routes with wildcard parameters using a Next.js-like interface.
- Zero Dependencies. No external packages and 100% test coverage.
Keel vs Node File Router FAQ
Is Keel or Node File Router free?+
Node File Router is free and open source.
Is Keel or Node File Router open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Keel (teamkeel/keel on GitHub) and Node File Router (danilqa/node-file-router on GitHub, MIT license).
Do Keel and Node File Router integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Keel lists VSCode extension; Node File Router lists Node.js, Bun, Express.js, WebSockets and 2 more.
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Node File Router
123 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 17, 2023
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