crypto-hash

What it is

Crypto-hash is a lightweight JavaScript library that provides async and non-blocking cryptographic hash functions. It's ideal for developers who need to perform hashing tasks without blocking the main thread, ensuring smooth performance in their applications.

Crypto-hash stands out as a lightweight, non-blocking hashing library for JavaScript, offering efficient cryptographic functions without the overhead of blocking operations.

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 support for advanced cryptographic features

   The library focuses on basic hashing algorithms and lacks support for more advanced cryptographic operations such as HMAC or key derivation functions.

2. 02

   Poor documentation for complex use cases

   Documentation is sparse on how to handle edge cases and complex scenarios, leading to potential misuse by developers.

3. 03

   Performance degradation with large data inputs

   The library may exhibit slower performance when hashing large volumes of data, which can be a bottleneck in high-throughput applications.

What it does well

• Async and non-blocking operations

• Supports multiple hashing algorithms (SHA1, SHA256, etc.)

• Lightweight and easy to integrate into projects

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.