# Jasmine vs Mocha

| Attribute | Jasmine | Mocha |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 64.8 (70% (medium)) | 62.8 (43% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 5 | 39 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 846,026 | 683,562 |
| adoption.github_stars | 15,812 | 22,897 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 1,167,594 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A testing framework for writing and running JavaScript tests in browsers and Node.js environments. Features a straightforward syntax and does not modify how code loads or executes. It is indexed under Testing Tools.","source":"https://jasmine.github.io/","question":"What is Jasmine?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Jasmine is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://jasmine.github.io/","question":"Is Jasmine free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Jasmine supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://jasmine.github.io/","question":"What platforms does Jasmine support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Jasmine is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/jasmine/jasmine","question":"Is Jasmine open source?","confidence":0.99}]` | `[{"answer":"A JavaScript test framework that runs on Node.js and in browser environments. It provides flexible test execution with serial runs for accurate error mapping and reporting. It is indexed under Testing Tools.","source":"https://mochajs.org","question":"What is Mocha?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Mocha offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://mochajs.org","question":"Is Mocha free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Mocha supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://mochajs.org","question":"What platforms does Mocha support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Mocha is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/mochajs/mocha","question":"Is Mocha open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| description.long | A JavaScript testing framework designed to run test suites in both browser and Node.js environments | An open-source test framework that provides a reliable way to write and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for JavaScript projects running on Node.js or in web browsers. |
| features.capabilities | `{"mocking":true,"languages":"JavaScript, TypeScript","assertions":true,"browser_automation":false,"parallel_execution":true}` | `{"languages":"JavaScript","assertions":true,"ci_integration":true,"parallel_execution":false}` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://jasmine.github.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T23:00:38.163Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://mochajs.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T20:21:20.093Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 13 | 5 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=jasmine-core&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=mocha&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Testing Tools)

| Capability | Jasmine | Mocha |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Test types | - | - |
| Browser automation | ✗ | - |
| Built-in assertion library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Languages | JavaScript, TypeScript | JavaScript |
| **Isolation** |  |  |
| Mocking / stubbing | ✓ | - |
| **Techniques** |  |  |
| Snapshot testing | - | - |
| **Performance** |  |  |
| Parallel execution | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Code coverage | - | - |
| **DX** |  |  |
| Watch mode | - | - |
| **Ops** |  |  |
| CI integration | - | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:04:31.598Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*