API Layer Data v2.0.0 Updated 2026-01-29

tRPC

End-to-end typesafe APIs made easy

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84 /100
Strong pick High confidence (90%)

Quick Verdict

Best For

  • Full-stack TypeScript applications (Next.js, SvelteKit)
  • Internal tools and admin panels
  • Rapid prototyping with type safety
  • Teams wanting to eliminate API contract bugs

Consider Alternatives If

  • Public APIs for external/non-TypeScript consumers
  • Multi-language backends (use REST/GraphQL)
  • Projects needing OpenAPI documentation

Top Alternatives

oRPC 64

Score Breakdown

6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology

Performance
80 −20

Minimal overhead with HTTP batching support

  • No runtime type checking overhead
  • HTTP batch link for multiple queries
  • WebSocket subscriptions for real-time
Why not 100%:
  • −10 Larger bundle than oRPC (~50% bigger)
  • −10 Not optimized for edge/serverless cold starts
Developer Experience
89 −11

Revolutionary DX with automatic type inference

  • Zero code generation - types inferred automatically
  • Full IDE autocomplete from server to client
  • Native React Query integration (@trpc/react-query)
Why not 100%:
  • −5 TypeScript-only - no multi-language support
  • −5 Debugging network calls less intuitive than REST
Ecosystem
99 −1

Rich integrations with modern TypeScript frameworks

  • Native Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit adapters
  • React Query integration built-in
  • Growing adapter ecosystem
Why not 100%:
  • −1 No OpenAPI/Swagger generation (use oRPC instead)
  • −1 Not suitable for public APIs consumed by non-TS clients
Maintainability
63 −37

Stable v10/v11 but requires TypeScript expertise

  • Semantic versioning with migration guides
  • Active maintainers and community
  • Clear procedure organization patterns
Why not 100%:
  • −12 Tight coupling between client/server code
  • −12 Major version upgrades can be breaking
  • −12 Requires advanced TypeScript knowledge
Cost Efficiency
90 −10

Open-source with massive DX productivity gains

  • MIT license, fully open-source
  • Eliminates API contract maintenance
  • Reduces bugs from type mismatches
Why not 100%:
  • −5 Infrastructure costs same as any API
  • −5 Learning curve investment required
Compliance
85 −15

Type safety prevents common security issues

  • Input validation via Zod schemas
  • Type safety prevents injection attacks
  • Context-based authorization patterns
Why not 100%:
  • −7 No built-in audit logging
  • −7 Security patterns are developer responsibility

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How tRPC stacks up against similar technologies

TechnologyOverallPerfDXEcosystem
Current tRPC84808999
oRPC 50% smaller, OpenAPI generation64———Compare →
Full comparison with oRPC

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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GitHub

Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time

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NPM Registry

Weekly downloads, package dependencies, version history

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Bundlephobia

Bundle size, tree-shaking efficiency, dependency weight

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OSV Database

Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking

Data version: 2.0.0 Last updated: 2026-01-29 Confidence: 90%

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