Can Jackson be used in Android development as an alternative to Moshi?

Yes, Jackson works on Android but has significant tradeoffs compared to Moshi. Jackson adds ~2MB to your APK size versus Moshi's ~200KB, impacting app download size and installation. Jackson uses more reflection which can slow ProGuard/R8 optimization and increase build times. Moshi is designed for mobile-first with smaller footprint and better performance on resource-constrained devices. Jackson offers more features that may be unnecessary for typical mobile apps. However, Jackson excels if you need advanced features like XML support, CSV parsing, or complex custom serializers. For apps already using Jackson in backend services, sharing models reduces duplication. Configure ProGuard rules carefully with Jackson to avoid runtime errors. Moshi integrates better with Kotlin and AndroidX. Use our JSON Editor at jsonconsole.com/json-editor to test your data models regardless of library choice. Choose Jackson only if you need its specific features; otherwise, Moshi is the better mobile choice.