Cluster Module vs PM2

Developers should use the Cluster module when building Node meets developers should use pm2 when deploying node. Here's our take.

Cluster Module

Nice Pick

Developers should use the Cluster module when building Node

Pros

• js applications that need to handle high traffic or CPU-intensive tasks, as Node
• Related to: node-js, child-process

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

PM2

Developers should use PM2 when deploying Node

Pros

• js applications to production servers to ensure high availability, manage multiple instances for load balancing, and simplify application lifecycle management
• Related to: node-js, javascript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Cluster Module is a library while PM2 is a tool. We picked Cluster Module based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Cluster Module wins

Based on overall popularity. Cluster Module is more widely used, but PM2 excels in its own space.