Meta Framework Data v2.5.0 Updated 2026-01-27

Axum

Ergonomic and modular web framework for Rust

20k 1.5M/month (crates) No known vulns N/A (compiled)
81 /100
Strong pick Good confidence (85%)

Quick Verdict

Best For

  • High-performance API services
  • Microservices requiring low latency
  • Teams already using Tokio ecosystem
  • Projects needing maximum flexibility

Consider Alternatives If

  • Rapid prototyping (use Loco)
  • Teams new to Rust
  • Full-stack apps needing templates

Top Alternatives

Actix Web 82Rocket 78Loco 76

Score Breakdown

6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology

Performance
96 −4

Top-tier performance built on Tokio async runtime

  • Built on Hyper - one of the fastest HTTP implementations
  • Tokio async runtime for massive concurrency
  • Zero-cost abstractions from Rust
Why not 100%:
  • −2 Async overhead for simple requests
  • −2 Compile times can be slow
Developer Experience
72 −28

Ergonomic API but requires Rust knowledge

  • Type-safe extractors reduce runtime errors
  • Composable middleware with Tower
  • Excellent error messages
Why not 100%:
  • −9 Requires solid Rust async understanding
  • −9 Less batteries-included than Actix
  • −9 Fewer tutorials than Node.js frameworks
Ecosystem
58 −42

Growing ecosystem with Tokio integration

  • Tower middleware compatibility
  • Tokio ecosystem integration
  • Growing third-party extensions
Why not 100%:
  • −14 Smaller than Express/Fastify ecosystem
  • −14 Fewer pre-built solutions
  • −14 Community still growing
Maintainability
78 −22

Backed by Tokio team with regular releases

  • Tokio team maintenance
  • Semantic versioning
  • Active development
Why not 100%:
  • −11 Breaking changes between major versions
  • −11 Async ecosystem still evolving
Cost Efficiency
95 −5

Efficient resource usage, open source

  • MIT licensed
  • Minimal resource consumption
  • Single binary deployment
Why not 100%:
  • −2 Higher initial development cost
  • −2 Rust expertise required
Compliance
88 −12

Memory-safe with type-safe routing

  • Memory safety from Rust
  • Type-safe request handling
  • No SQL injection with typed queries
Why not 100%:
  • −6 Security features need explicit setup
  • −6 Fewer security audits than mature frameworks

Compare Alternatives

How Axum stacks up against similar technologies

TechnologyOverallPerfDXEcosystem
Current Axum81967258
Actix Web More batteries-included, actor model82———Compare →
Rocket More ergonomic, less flexible78———Compare →
Loco Rails-like, faster development76———Compare →
Full comparison with Actix Web

Sources & Methodology

How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible

Deterministic Scoring

Same inputs always produce the same outputs. We use versioned lookup tables, not LLM opinions. Every score is explainable and reproducible.

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primary

GitHub

Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time

primary

Crates.io

Rust package downloads, dependencies, version history

secondary

OSV Database

Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking

contextual

Community Signals

Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys

Data version: 2.5.0 Last updated: 2026-01-27 Confidence: 85%

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