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puppeteer vs HeyForm
puppeteer has 95,792 GitHub stars, 9,590 forks, 259 open issues and last shipped yesterday. HeyForm has 9,063 stars, 728 forks, 10 open issues and last shipped yesterday. puppeteer leads on adoption by 957% (95,792 vs 9,063 stars). puppeteer is written in TypeScript under Apache-2.0; HeyForm is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0. puppeteer has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, HeyForm 8%. puppeteer was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| puppeteer | HeyForm | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 96K | ★ 9.1K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-03 |
| Forks | ⑂ 9.6K | ⑂ 728 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick puppeteer if
- You weight community size — 96K stars and counting
- You want the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick HeyForm if
- You want the HeyForm feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and HeyForm fits your workflow better
About puppeteer
Puppeteer Puppeteer is a JavaScript library which provides a high level API to control Chrome or Firefox over the DevTools Protocol or WebDriver BiDi. Puppeteer runs in the headless (no visible UI) by default Get started API FAQ Contributing Troubleshooting Installation :::note Modern package managers (including npm (see the RFC), pnpm, Yarn, Bun, and Deno) block dependency install scripts by default. If the install script is blocked, Puppeteer will not download the browser during installation, leading to runtime errors. You can manually download the required browsers after installation by running…
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About HeyForm
Open source form builder, built for small business success Website Documentation Blog Features HeyForm simplifies the creation of conversational forms, making it accessible for anyone to gather information or feedback through engaging surveys, quizzes, and polls. We are committed to enhancing HeyForm with regular updates, including bug fixes, new features, and performance improvements. Build Forms with Ease Versatile Inputs : From basic text, email, and phone number fields to advanced options like picture choices, date pickers, and file uploads, HeyForm supports a wide array of input types. Smart Logic…
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Frequently asked questions
Is puppeteer or HeyForm more popular?
puppeteer has 95,792 GitHub stars and HeyForm has 9,063. puppeteer has the larger community by that measure.
Are puppeteer and HeyForm free?
Both are open source. puppeteer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and HeyForm under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between puppeteer and HeyForm?
puppeteer is written in TypeScript and HeyForm in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, puppeteer or HeyForm?
Choose puppeteer if you want the larger community (95,792 stars) or its Apache-2.0 licence terms. Choose HeyForm if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.