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Viper vs env

Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.

Viper env Go Configuration Libraries

Quick Decision

Viper currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

91

Viper

Go configuration with fangs.

91
Maintenance 80
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 83
Confidence 100

env

A simple, zero-dependencies library to parse environment variables into structs

54
Maintenance 15
Adoption 60
Security 92
Maturity 52
Developer DX 83
Confidence 80

Metric Table

side by side
Metric Viper env Lead
Health 91 54 Viper
Maintenance 80 15 Viper
Adoption 100 60 Viper
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 52 Viper
Imported by103.3K1.4KViper
Stars30.3K0Viper
Last activity4 months ago7 years agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose Viper if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.

Choose env if

You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.

Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.