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Node File Router vs Prim+RPC

File-router focuses on routing, not RPC function calls.
Node File RouterA file-based routing for Node.js. Works with pure Node.js, Bun, Express.js, ws, and more! 💫 Prim+RPCA bridge between JavaScript environments.

Which to pick

Pick Node File Router if you want…

  • File-based routing for Node APIs
  • Integrations with Node.js, Express.js or WebSockets (on Node File Router's list, not Prim+RPC's)

Pick Prim+RPC if you want…

  • Transport-agnostic JavaScript RPC
  • Integrations with Node, Deno or Express (on Prim+RPC's list, not Node File Router's)

Side by side

What it is
Node File Router:Node File Router lets you define a Node.js API with file-based routes, similar to Next.js or Nuxt.
Prim+RPC:Prim+RPC provides type-safe, transport-agnostic RPC/IPC for JavaScript environments.
Best for
Node File Router:File-based routing for Node APIs
Prim+RPC:Transport-agnostic JavaScript RPC
Who it’s for
Node File Router:Node.js developers who want simple, framework-agnostic routing.
Prim+RPC:JavaScript developers needing simple client-server function calls.
Pricing
Node File Router:Open source
Prim+RPC:Open source
Open source
Node File Router:Yes, 207 GitHub stars
Prim+RPC:Yes, 110 GitHub stars
Works with
Node File Router:Node.js, Bun, Express.js, WebSockets, ES modules, TypeScript
Prim+RPC:Node, Deno, Bun, Express, Fastify, Hono, Next.js, Remix

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.

Prim+RPC features

  • Type-safe calls. Full TypeScript or JSDoc typings are generated at runtime.
  • Zero client generation. Functions are called directly without a build step.
  • Transport agnostic. Works over HTTP, WebSocket, Web Workers, processes, etc.
  • Framework agnostic. Integrates with Express, Fastify, Hono, Next.js, Deno, Bun and more.
  • File & Blob support. Upload and download files without extra handling.
  • Batching. Multiple RPC calls can be combined into a single request.
  • Custom serialization. Plug-in JSON handlers for Dates, RegExps, Errors, etc.
  • Error propagation. Server errors are thrown directly on the client.

Node File Router vs Prim+RPC FAQ

Is Node File Router or Prim+RPC free?+

Yes, both are free and open source.

Is Node File Router or Prim+RPC open source?+

Yes, both are open source: Node File Router (danilqa/node-file-router on GitHub, MIT license) and Prim+RPC (doseofted/prim-rpc on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).

Do Node File Router and Prim+RPC integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Bun. Node File Router also lists Node.js, Express.js, WebSockets, ES modules and 1 more; Prim+RPC also lists Node, Deno, Express, Fastify and 8 more.

On DevHunt

Node File Router

123 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 17, 2023

Node File Router on DevHunt →Node File Router alternatives

Prim+RPC

9 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 17, 2023

Prim+RPC on DevHunt →

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