All comparisons
/// Compare
FastAPI vs Express — Python vs Node for API services.
A senior-engineering POV on FastAPI vs Express — what changes in 2026, where each wins, and which we'd default to for greenfield builds.
| Dimension | FastAPI | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Category leader | FastAPI | Express |
| Adoption in 2026 | Widespread | Strong niche |
| Hiring market | Broad | Focused |
| Learning curve | Moderate | Moderate |
/// Origami's take
FastAPI for AI-heavy backends. Express (or Fastify) when the ecosystem is TypeScript-first.