Decision Workspace
bytes_reader vs byte_reader vs bufkit
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
40
bytes_reader
experimentalv0.2.1
Read bytes using a buffer and automatically tracked cursor
59
byte_reader
growingv3.1.1
A minimal byte-by-byte reader for parsing input
53
bufkit
experimentalv0.7.0
Memory-backed buffer toolkit with Chunk/ChunkMut traits for predictable, explicit, and retry-friendly access; ideal for Sans-I/O style protocol parsers, database engines, and embedded systems.
Core Metrics
| bytes_reader | byte_reader | bufkit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 40 | 59 | 53 |
| Total Downloads | 77 | 57.3K | 5.2K |
| 30d Downloads | 7 | 1.1K | 33 |
| Dependents | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Releases | 4 | 28 | 17 |
| Last Updated | 68d ago | 627d ago | 1d ago |
| Age | 2m | 2y 6m | 7m |
Health Breakdown
bytes_reader
Maintenance
9
Quality
14
Community
3
Popularity
2
Documentation
12
byte_reader
Maintenance
7
Quality
22
Community
11
Popularity
6
Documentation
13
bufkit
Maintenance
19
Quality
9
Community
6
Popularity
4
Documentation
15
Technical Details
| bytes_reader | byte_reader | bufkit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.2.1 | 3.1.1 | 0.7.0 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Dependencies | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Crate Size | 2KB | 4KB | 57KB |
| Features | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Yanked % | 0.0% | 3.6% | 70.6% |
| Edition | 2024 | 2021 | 2021 |
| MSRV | 1.92.0 | — | 1.83.0 |
| Owners | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Quick Verdict
- •byte_reader leads with a health score of 59/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •⚠ byte_reader has not been updated in over a year.
- •bytes_reader, bufkit are pre-1.0 — API may change.