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Comparison

Foundry - Ethereum Development Framework vs Hardhat

Pick Foundry - Ethereum Development Framework when

  • Solidity smart-contract developers
  • Security auditors running fuzz tests
  • DeFi teams deploying to mainnet
  • Teams forking live chains for local tests

When Foundry - Ethereum Development Framework is not a fit

  • Non-blockchain web and mobile teams
  • No-code or low-code builders wanting a GUI
  • Anyone needing vendor support or an SLA
  • Projects targeting non-EVM chains

Sources

  1. Foundry - Ethereum Development Framework (official site)getfoundry.sh
    official
  2. Getting Startedgetfoundry.sh
    official
  3. Browser Wallet Signing guidegetfoundry.sh
    official
  4. Forge Testing docsgetfoundry.sh
    official
  5. Security pagebook.getfoundry.sh
    security
  6. Foundry as required tool in Nethermind fix-descriptorgithub.com
    official
  7. Zenn developer impressions of Foundryzenn.dev
    review
  8. SmartPoC research paper citing Foundryarxiv.org
    news
  9. Hardhat vs Foundry comparison mentiondenntech.io
    news