What is JSON-RPC?
It is a very simple protocol, defining only a few data types and commands. It allows for notifications (data sent to the server that does not require a response) and for multiple calls to be sent to the server which may be answered out of order.
JSON-RPC is a tool in the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) category of a tech stack.
Who uses JSON-RPC?
Companies
9 companies reportedly use JSON-RPC in their tech stacks, including app, eleme, and metamaskbrowser.
Developers
18 developers on StackShare have stated that they use JSON-RPC.
JSON-RPC Integrations
JSON-RPC Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to JSON-RPC?
gRPC
gRPC is a modern open source high performance RPC framework that can run in any environment. It can efficiently connect services in and across data centers with pluggable support for load balancing, tracing, health checking...
GraphQL
GraphQL is a data query language and runtime designed and used at Facebook to request and deliver data to mobile and web apps since 2012.
REST
An architectural style for developing web services. A distributed system framework that uses Web protocols and technologies.
Apache Dubbo
It is a high-performance, light weight, java based RPC framework. Dubbo offers three key functionalities, which include interface based remote call, fault tolerance & load balancing, and automatic service registration & discovery.
Mercury
A modular JSON-RPC library that allows pluggable transport layers, JSON libraries, and effect/async monads.
It is used to communicate with embedded devices where the device is acting in the server role.
