Koa Alternatives

Koa is described as 'Expressive middleware for node.js using generators via co to make web applications and APIs more enjoyable to write. Koa's middleware flow in a stack-like manner allowing you to perform actions downstream, then filter and manipulate the response upstream' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Koa for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Koa alternative is Django, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Koa are Angular, Firebase, Supabase and Ruby on Rails.

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  1. Django icon

    Django

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    Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of Web development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel.

    49 Django alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
     

    • Django is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Koa.

    • Django is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Koa.

    • Django is Free and Open SourceKoa is also Free and Open Source
    • Django is Security-focusedKoa is not according to our users
  2. Angular icon

    Angular

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    Angular is a development platform for building mobile and desktop web applications using TypeScript/JavaScript and other languages.

    79 Angular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    Angular screenshot 1
     

    • Angular is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Koa.

    • Angular is Free and Open SourceKoa is also Free and Open Source
  4. Firebase icon

    Firebase

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    Firebase, provided by Google, is a backend service and application development platform. It uses AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-platform SDKs for efficient app development. Firebase offers tools and infrastructure for app creation and business growth.

    112 Firebase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Firebase screenshot 1
     

    • Firebase is the most popular Web-based alternative to Koa.

    • Firebase is Freemium and ProprietaryKoa is Free and Open Source
  5. Supabase icon

    Supabase

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    The open source Firebase alternative. Supabase adds realtime and restful APIs to Postgres without a single line of code.

    106 Supabase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Supabase screenshot 1
     
  6. Ruby on Rails icon

    Ruby on Rails

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    Open source full-stack framework written in Ruby, leveraging MVC pattern, Active Record ORM, and convention over configuration. Enables rapid development, code scaffolding, secure defaults, asset management, database migration support, and easy integration with other tools.

    43 Ruby on Rails alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ruby
     
  7. Symfony icon

    Symfony

     60 likes
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    Symfony is a set of reusable PHP components and a PHP framework to build web applications, APIs, microservices and web services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PHP
    • BSD
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  9. Meteor icon

    Meteor

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    Meteor is a set of new technologies for building top-quality web apps in a fraction of the time. It is built around Smart Packages: little bundles of code that can run on a client, inside a cloud service, or both, and that can manage their lifetime inside the modern distributed...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. CodeIgniter icon

    CodeIgniter

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    CodeIgniter is a powerful PHP framework with a very small footprint, built for developers who need a simple and elegant toolkit to create full-featured web applications.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    CodeIgniter screenshot 1
     
  11. Express icon

    Express

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    Express is a minimal yet robust Node.js web application framework, providing extensive HTTP utilities and middleware for rapid API creation. Its thin and adaptable architecture ensures simplicity while retaining Node.js core features, making it ideal for scalable apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    Express screenshot 1
     
  12. AdonisJS icon

    AdonisJS

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    AdonisJS is a Node.js web framework with a breath of fresh air and drizzle of elegant syntax on top of it. We prefer developer joy and stability over anything else.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
     
  13. Etebase icon

    Etebase

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    Etebase makes it easy to build end-to-end encrypted applications by taking care of the encryption and its related challenges.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     

    • Etebase is the most popular SaaS alternative to Koa.

    • Etebase is Free and Open SourceKoa is also Free and Open Source
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    KnockoutJS

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    Knockout is a JavaScript library that helps you to create rich, responsive display and editor user interfaces with a clean underlying data model. Any time you have sections of UI that update dynamically (e.g.

    72 KnockoutJS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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