amqp vs amqplib - which Node.js amqp client library is better?

Question

What are the differences between those amqp client libraries? Which one is the most recommended? What are the major differences?

Answer 1

This question probably requires an updated answer in 2020.

You may still refer to bakkerthehacker's answer as to what the different libraries do.

In 2020:

1. amqp doesn't seem to be supported anymore. It was last published 2 years ago.
2. For AMQP 0-9-1 protocol, amqplib is the most widely used library.
3. For AMQP 1.0 protocol, you could go with rhea.