# charset-normalizer vs requests

| Attribute | charset-normalizer | requests |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 79.3 (42% (low)) | 80 (41% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 62 | 5 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 127,252 | 679,836 |
| adoption.github_stars | 789 | 54,248 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 387,767,386 | 396,572,056 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"charset-normalizer is a library that detects the character encoding used in text data. It functions as a universal charset detector, automatically identifying which text encoding is present in files or text streams.","source":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","question":"What is charset-normalizer?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"charset-normalizer addresses the problem of automatically detecting character encoding in text data. Applications that process text from diverse sources often encounter different encodings, and identifying the correct encoding is essential for proper text interpretation.","source":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","question":"What problems does charset-normalizer solve?","confidence":0.8},{"answer":"Yes, charset-normalizer is open source software, allowing for public use, examination, and modification of its code. As an open source project, it is freely available for distribution and integration into other applications.","source":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","question":"Is charset-normalizer open source?","confidence":0.98},{"answer":"Yes, the project is actively maintained, meaning it continues to receive updates and ongoing development. This indicates an ongoing commitment to improving and supporting the software.","source":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","question":"Is the project actively maintained?","confidence":0.98},{"answer":"charset-normalizer is positioned as an alternative to Chardet with emphasis on being modern and actively maintained. Specific technical differences or detailed feature comparisons are not provided in the available information.","source":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","question":"How does charset-normalizer compare to Chardet?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"The project provides documentation through ReadTheDocs at its official website. ReadTheDocs is a standard hosting platform for comprehensive documentation for open source projects.","source":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","question":"Where can I find documentation for charset-normalizer?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"As an open source project, charset-normalizer is available at no cost. There are no licensing fees or usage costs for integrating it into applications.","source":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","question":"What is the cost of using charset-normalizer?","confidence":0.98}]` | `[{"answer":"Requests is a Python library designed for making HTTP requests. It emphasizes simplicity and accessibility for developers working with HTTP operations.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"What is requests?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, requests is built specifically for Python developers.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Is requests designed for Python?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The tagline 'Python HTTP for Humans' indicates that the library prioritizes accessibility and straightforward design over unnecessary complexity.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Is requests easy to learn and use?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Requests has official documentation available at https://requests.readthedocs.io.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Where can I find documentation and help?","confidence":1},{"answer":"Requests is intended for Python developers who need HTTP functionality. Its emphasis on human-friendly design suggests it suits developers at various experience levels.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"Who should use requests?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Requests is classified as a utility, providing focused HTTP functionality for Python applications rather than attempting to be a comprehensive framework.","source":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","question":"What type of tool is requests?","confidence":0.85}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | - |
| description.long | A Python library that identifies character encoding in byte sequences and converts content to Unicode. It determines the most readable interpretation of text regardless of its original encoding, and includes language detection and binary file recognition capabilities. | An open-source HTTP library for Python that handles HTTP/1.1 requests with automatic connection pooling, cookie management, multiple authentication methods, and comprehensive support for proxies, streaming, and content negotiation. |
| language.primary | Python | Python |
| license.spdx | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source (MIT license)","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://charset-normalizer.readthedocs.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:26:17.342Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Completely free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://requests.readthedocs.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T11:06:02.562Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 65 | 19 |
| release.history | 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| 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| security.scorecard | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=charset-normalizer&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":8,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=requests&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` |

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