axios

What it is

Axios is a popular promise-based HTTP client that simplifies making HTTP requests in JavaScript applications, both on the server-side with Node.js and in web browsers.

Axios stands out as a lightweight, promise-based HTTP client that offers robust features and cross-platform compatibility without the overhead of larger frameworks.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited built-in support for complex request configurations

   Advanced features like proxy support or custom HTTP agents require additional configuration and third-party libraries.

2. 02

   Performance overhead compared to native fetch API

   Axios adds extra layers of abstraction which can introduce performance penalties, especially in high-frequency request scenarios.

3. 03

   Lack of official browser polyfills for older environments

   While Axios supports modern browsers and Node.js, it does not provide its own polyfills for older or less capable environments, which can lead to compatibility issues.

What it does well

• Promise-based API for making HTTP requests

• Automatic JSON data transformation

• Client-side and server-side support

• Interceptors to modify requests and responses

• Cancel requests

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.