Decision Workspace
serde_yaml_gtc vs serde_yaml_bw vs yaml_serde
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
59
serde_yaml_gtc
experimentalv2.5.3
Temp copy for serde_yaml_bw until version 2.5.3 is on crates. YAML support for Serde with an emphasis on panic-free parsing (including malformed YAML).
66
serde_yaml_bw
stablev2.5.6
YAML support for Serde with an emphasis on panic-free parsing (including malformed YAML).
61
yaml_serde
experimentalv0.10.4
serde_yaml maintained by The YAML Organization
Core Metrics
| serde_yaml_gtc | serde_yaml_bw | yaml_serde | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 59 | 66 | 61 |
| Total Downloads | 22.6K | 132.2K | 201.8K |
| 30d Downloads | 7.8K | 17.8K | 127.2K |
| Dependents | 1.1K | 1.0K | 677 |
| Releases | 6 | 22 | 4 |
| Last Updated | 22d ago | 24d ago | 75d ago |
| Age | 3m | 2y | 4m |
Health Breakdown
serde_yaml_gtc
Maintenance
18
Quality
9
Community
14
Popularity
5
Documentation
13
serde_yaml_bw
Maintenance
17
Quality
16
Community
14
Popularity
6
Documentation
13
yaml_serde
Maintenance
14
Quality
12
Community
14
Popularity
6
Documentation
15
Technical Details
| serde_yaml_gtc | serde_yaml_bw | yaml_serde | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 2.5.3 | 2.5.6 | 0.10.4 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| License | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 | MIT OR Apache-2.0 |
| Dependencies | 17 | 17 | 8 |
| Crate Size | 186KB | 248KB | 70KB |
| Features | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yanked % | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2024 | 2024 | 2021 |
| MSRV | — | — | 1.82 |
| Owners | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Quick Verdict
- •serde_yaml_bw leads with a health score of 66/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •yaml_serde has the most downloads (201.8K), suggesting wider adoption.
- •serde_yaml_gtc is depended on by 1.1K crates — strongest ecosystem trust.
- •yaml_serde is pre-1.0 — API may change.