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novu vs refine
novu and refine share 4 technologies: Next.js, React, Vite, and Express. Both are written in TypeScript.
What they share and what sets them apart
novuhq
novu
The open-source communication infrastructure for agents and products
TypeScript40.2kRead on October 31, 2026, at commit 6c5b0eaWhat is novu built with?refinedev
refine
A React Framework for building internal tools, admin panels, dashboards & B2B apps with unmatched flexibility.
TypeScript36kRead on November 1, 2026, at commit 2352eb5What is refine built with?In common
Only in novu
Only in refine
Side by side
novurefine
SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
novu1,180,873 lines written8,179 code files
refine584,997 lines written4,342 code files
Who writes itA commit counts as AI's when it carries its signature: a Co-Authored-By line, its author name or the merge of its branch.
novu8.1% of its commits signed by AIWith Cursor, Claude Code, Devin, GitHub Copilot, and CodeRabbit
refine0% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
novuLast push October 31, 202616,696 commits40,244 stars
refineLast push September 10, 20266,842 commits35,970 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
novu1,253 test files16% of its code files have a test that imports them
refine895 test files11.5% of its code files have a test that imports them
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, novu or refine?
novu, with 1,180,873 lines written in 8,179 code files; refine has 584,997 in 4,342.
The proof: novuhq/novu's code at commit 6c5b0ea
Which has more GitHub stars, novu or refine?
novu, with 40,244 stars; refine has 35,970.
The proof: novuhq/novu on GitHub
Which has more tests, novu or refine?
novu, with 1,253 test files; refine has 895.
The proof: novuhq/novu's code at commit 6c5b0ea
Which was updated more recently, novu or refine?
novu: its last push was on October 31, 2026, and refine's on September 10, 2026.
The proof: novuhq/novu's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, novu or refine?
novu: an AI signed 8.1% of its commits, with Cursor, Claude Code, Devin, GitHub Copilot, and CodeRabbit.
The proof: the commits each tool signed in novuhq/novu
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