parse-json throws a ParseError that includes the position of the error in the JSON string, along with a message that describes the error. While it is informative, it may not be as detailed as the error reporting provided by json-parse-even-better-errors.

json-parse-even-better-errors provides highly detailed error messages that include the line and column numbers of the error, as well as a snippet of the problematic JSON. This makes it much easier to identify and fix issues in the JSON data.

parse-json is designed to be lightweight and fast, making it a great choice for performance-sensitive applications. It provides good error reporting without significantly slowing down the parsing process.

json-parse-even-better-errors adds some overhead due to its detailed error reporting, but it is generally fast and efficient for most use cases. The performance impact is minimal compared to the benefits of having better error information.

parse-json also maintains compatibility with the native JSON.parse API, allowing for a seamless transition in your codebase.

json-parse-even-better-errors is fully compatible with the native JSON.parse API, meaning you can easily replace JSON.parse with this library without changing your existing code.

Use parse-json for general-purpose JSON parsing where you want a balance of performance and good error reporting, especially in applications that handle JSON data frequently.

Use json-parse-even-better-errors when working with complex or nested JSON data where errors are likely to occur, and you need detailed information to debug them effectively.

Example of using parse-json

import parseJson from 'parse-json';

const jsonString = '{"name": "John", "age": 30,}'; // Invalid JSON (trailing comma)

try {
  const data = parseJson(jsonString);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
  // Output: ParseError: Unexpected token } in JSON at position 30
  //         at parseJson (<anonymous>:2:1)
  //         at <anonymous>:1:1
}

Example of using json-parse-even-better-errors

import parse from 'json-parse-even-better-errors';

const jsonString = '{"name": "John", "age": 30,}'; // Invalid JSON (trailing comma)

try {
  const data = parse(jsonString);
  console.log(data);
} catch (error) {
  console.error(error);
  // Output: Error: Unexpected token } in JSON at position 30
  //         at JSON.parse (<anonymous>)
  //         at parse (<anonymous>:2:1)
  //         at <anonymous>:1:1
}