js-cookie vs localforage vs store2 vs idb-keyval vs redux-persist vs store

Package	Downloads	Stars	Size	Issues	Publish	License

js-cookie	15,684,686	22,758	26.2 kB	3	3 years ago	MIT
localforage	5,355,661	25,671	-	249	4 years ago	Apache-2.0
store2	3,224,482	1,947	89.4 kB	3	a year ago	MIT
idb-keyval	2,557,942	3,093	928 kB	24	6 months ago	Apache-2.0
redux-persist	1,345,165	13,004	-	595	6 years ago	MIT
store	415,494	14,018	-	99	8 years ago	MIT

Storage Mechanism

js-cookie:
js-cookie works with cookies, which are small pieces of data stored in the browser and sent to the server with each HTTP request. Cookies are limited in size (typically 4KB) and can have expiration dates, making them suitable for storing small amounts of data.
localforage:
localforage supports multiple storage backends, including IndexedDB, WebSQL, and LocalStorage. It automatically selects the best available storage option based on the browser, allowing for efficient storage of both small and large data sets with a promise-based API.
store2:
store2 enhances the store library by adding support for namespacing, expiration, and better handling of complex data types. It also provides a unified API for Local Storage, Session Storage, and Cookies, making it easy to work with different storage methods.
idb-keyval:
idb-keyval uses IndexedDB as its storage mechanism, which allows for storing large amounts of structured data asynchronously. It is designed for key-value storage and provides a simple API for interacting with IndexedDB without the complexity of its native API.
redux-persist:
redux-persist is not a storage mechanism itself but integrates with existing storage solutions (like Local Storage) to persist the Redux store state. It serializes the state and saves it to the specified storage, allowing for state rehydration on page reloads.
store:
store provides a unified API for working with Local Storage, Session Storage, and Cookies. It abstracts the differences between these storage mechanisms, allowing developers to store data without worrying about which method is being used.

Data Persistence

js-cookie:
js-cookie provides temporary persistence for data stored in cookies. Cookies can have expiration dates set, allowing them to persist for a specified duration. However, they can also be deleted by the user or expire if not configured correctly.
localforage:
localforage provides persistent storage across sessions by storing data in the browser using the best available backend (IndexedDB, WebSQL, or LocalStorage). The data remains available until explicitly deleted by the application or the user.
store2:
store2 provides persistent storage similar to the store library, with added features like namespacing and expiration. The data remains available until it is deleted or the storage is cleared, making it suitable for long-term storage of key-value pairs.
idb-keyval:
idb-keyval provides persistent storage, meaning that data stored using the library remains available even after the browser is closed or the page is reloaded. The data is stored in IndexedDB, which is designed for long-term storage of structured data.
redux-persist:
redux-persist provides persistence for application state by saving the Redux store data to a specified storage solution (like Local Storage). The state remains available across page reloads, making it useful for maintaining user preferences and application state.
store:
store provides persistent storage for key-value pairs using Local Storage, Session Storage, or Cookies. The data remains available until it is explicitly deleted or the storage is cleared by the user or the browser.

API Simplicity

js-cookie:
js-cookie provides a very simple and intuitive API for managing cookies. It has clear methods for setting, getting, and deleting cookies, making it easy for developers to handle cookie operations without any hassle.
localforage:
localforage features a simple, promise-based API for storing and retrieving data. It abstracts the complexity of different storage backends, allowing developers to use a consistent interface for all storage operations.
store2:
store2 provides a simple and intuitive API for working with Local Storage, Session Storage, and Cookies. It enhances the store library with additional features while maintaining a user-friendly interface.
idb-keyval:
idb-keyval offers a simple and minimalistic API for interacting with IndexedDB. It provides straightforward methods for setting, getting, and deleting key-value pairs, making it easy to use without needing to understand the complexities of IndexedDB.
redux-persist:
redux-persist provides a simple API for integrating state persistence into a Redux application. It requires minimal configuration to set up and works seamlessly with existing Redux stores, making it easy to add persistence functionality.
store:
store offers a straightforward API for storing and retrieving key-value pairs. It abstracts the differences between Local Storage, Session Storage, and Cookies, allowing developers to use a consistent interface for all storage operations.

Handling Complex Data

js-cookie:
js-cookie is limited to handling simple data types (strings) since cookies store data as key-value pairs in string format. Complex data types must be serialized before being stored in cookies, and deserialized after retrieval.
localforage:
localforage can handle complex data types natively, including objects, arrays, and binary data. It automatically serializes and deserializes data using the best available method, making it easy to store and retrieve complex data without additional processing.
store2:
store2 can handle complex data types, including objects and arrays, and provides better support for them compared to the original store library. It automatically serializes and deserializes data, making it easier to work with complex structures without manual serialization.
idb-keyval:
idb-keyval can handle complex data types, including objects and arrays, since it stores data in IndexedDB, which supports structured data. However, the data must be serialized (e.g., using JSON) before storing and deserialized when retrieving it.
redux-persist:
redux-persist can handle complex data types as long as they are serializable. It serializes the entire Redux store state (including objects, arrays, and nested structures) before storing it in the specified storage solution. However, non-serializable data (e.g., functions, class instances) may require custom serialization logic.
store:
store can handle complex data types, including objects and arrays, as it uses the browser's storage mechanisms (Local Storage, Session Storage, Cookies) which support stringifying data. Complex data must be serialized (e.g., using JSON.stringify) before storing and deserialized when retrieving.

Ease of Use: Code Examples

js-cookie:

js-cookie Example

import Cookies from 'js-cookie';

// Set a cookie
Cookies.set('name', 'value', { expires: 7 }); // Expires in 7 days

// Get a cookie
const value = Cookies.get('name');
console.log(value);

// Delete a cookie
Cookies.remove('name');

localforage:

localforage Example

import localforage from 'localforage';

// Set an item
await localforage.setItem('key', { name: 'value' });

// Get an item
const item = await localforage.getItem('key');
console.log(item);

// Remove an item
await localforage.removeItem('key');

store2:

store2 Example

import store2 from 'store2';

// Set a value
store2('namespace').set('key', 'value');

// Get a value
const value = store2('namespace').get('key');
console.log(value);

// Remove a value
store2('namespace').remove('key');

idb-keyval:

idb-keyval Example

import { set, get, del } from 'idb-keyval';

// Set a value
await set('key', 'value');

// Get a value
const value = await get('key');
console.log(value);

// Delete a value
await del('key');

redux-persist:

redux-persist Example

import { createStore } from 'redux';
import { persistStore, persistReducer } from 'redux-persist';
import storage from 'redux-persist/lib/storage'; // defaults to localStorage

const persistConfig = { key: 'root', storage };
const persistedReducer = persistReducer(persistConfig, rootReducer);
const store = createStore(persistedReducer);
const persistor = persistStore(store);

store:

store Example

import store from 'store';

// Set a value
store.set('key', 'value');

// Get a value
const value = store.get('key');
console.log(value);

// Remove a value
store.remove('key');

Storage Mechanism

Data Persistence

API Simplicity

Handling Complex Data

Ease of Use: Code Examples

JavaScript Cookie

Installation

NPM

CDN

Basic Usage

Namespace conflicts

Encoding

Cookie Attributes

expires

path

domain

secure

sameSite

Setting up defaults

Converters

Read

Write

TypeScript declarations

Server-side integration

Contributing

Security

Releasing

Supporters

Authors