Got

What it is

Got provides a nicer interface to the built-in `http` module in Node.js, simplifying HTTP requests and handling responses more gracefully. It's designed for developers who want a cleaner API without sacrificing performance or features.

Got stands out by offering a cleaner and more intuitive interface to Node.js’s native HTTP requests, reducing boilerplate while maintaining performance and feature richness.

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

   Small community and limited support

   Got has a relatively small user base compared to more established libraries like Axios or Superagent, leading to fewer contributions and slower issue resolution.

2. 02

   Dependency on Node.js ecosystem

   Got is tightly integrated with the Node.js environment, which can be a limitation for developers working in other JavaScript environments such as browsers or Deno.

3. 03

   Potential performance overhead due to additional features

   While Got aims to maintain high performance, the inclusion of advanced features like automatic retries and redirects may introduce some overhead compared to using the native `http` module directly.

What it does well

• Simplified HTTP requests with less boilerplate.

• Automatic JSON encoding and decoding.

• Built-in support for timeouts, retries, and redirects.

• Streamlined error handling.

• Extensive documentation and community support.

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.