Koa AlternativesSoftware Frameworks and other similar apps like Koa

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 a software framework 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 Symfony.

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  1. Django icon
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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

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python

    Django Features

    1.  OOP
    2.  Content syndication
    3.  Python-based
    4.  Access Control
    Django iconKoa Icon

    Django VS Koa

    Is Django a good alternative to Koa?
     
    • 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
  2. Angular icon
     109 likes

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

    83 Angular alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript

    Angular Features

    1.  Vue.js support
    2.  Built-in routing
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    Angular VS Koa

    Is Angular a good alternative to Koa?
     
    • Angular is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Koa.

    • Angular is Free and Open SourceKoa is also Free and Open Source
  3. Firebase icon
     73 likes

    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.

    117 Firebase alternatives
    Firebase screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Firebase Features

    1.  Self Destructing Messages
    2.  Backend
    3.  Web-Database
    4.  NoSQL database
    5.  REST API
    6.  Messages in cloud
    Firebase iconKoa Icon

    Firebase VS Koa

    Is Firebase a good alternative to Koa?
     
    • Firebase is the most popular Web-based alternative to Koa.

    • Firebase is Freemium and ProprietaryKoa is Free and Open Source
  4. Supabase icon
     25 likes

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

    105 Supabase alternatives
    Supabase screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Supabase Features

    1.  OAUTH
    2.  REST API
    3.  Server Authentication
    4.  Web-Database
    5.  Real-time traffic
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    Supabase VS Koa

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  5. Symfony icon
     59 likes

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

    55 Symfony alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PHP
    • BSD

    Symfony Features

    1.  Community-based
    2.  WebHook Integration
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    Symfony VS Koa

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  6. Ruby on Rails icon
     60 likes

    Ruby on Rails is an open source full-stack web application framework for the Ruby programming language. Rails is a full-stack framework, meaning that it gives the Web developer the full ability to gather information from the web server, talking/querying the database, and...

    48 Ruby on Rails alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ruby

    Ruby on Rails Features

    1.  Object-oriented Language
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    Ruby on Rails VS Koa

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  7. Meteor icon
     49 likes

    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...

    70 Meteor alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Meteor Features

    1.  Persistent Storage
    2.  Backend
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    Meteor VS Koa

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  8. Express icon
     28 likes

    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.

    58 Express alternatives
    Express screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
    • npm

    Express Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Server-side
    3. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    4.  Support for Javascript
    5.  REST API
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    Express VS Koa

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  9. CodeIgniter icon
     68 likes

    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.

    50 CodeIgniter alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    CodeIgniter iconKoa Icon

    CodeIgniter VS Koa

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  10. Etebase icon
     10 likes

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

    91 Etebase alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Etebase Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Backend
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    Etebase VS Koa

    Is Etebase a good alternative to Koa?
     
    • Etebase is the most popular SaaS alternative to Koa.

    • Etebase is Free and Open SourceKoa is also Free and Open Source
  11. AdonisJS icon
     2 likes

    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.

    11 AdonisJS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    AdonisJS iconKoa Icon

    AdonisJS VS Koa

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  12. KnockoutJS icon
     16 likes

    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.

    73 KnockoutJS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    KnockoutJS iconKoa Icon

    KnockoutJS VS Koa

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