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Svelte

Web development for the rest of us

Web development for the rest of us. A UI framework that uses a compiler to build breathtakingly concise components with minimal browser overhead.

80K
GitHub Stars
native
TypeScript
easy
Learning Curve
4.9
DX Score
Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, fully open source

Features

  • ✓ Compiler-based approach
  • ✓ No virtual DOM
  • ✓ Reactive by default
  • ✓ Scoped CSS
  • ✓ Built-in animations
  • ✓ Small bundle size
  • ✓ Two-way binding
  • ✓ Stores for state management
  • ✓ SvelteKit meta-framework

Pros

  • + Minimal boilerplate
  • + Excellent performance
  • + Easy to learn
  • + Small bundle sizes
  • + Highest developer satisfaction

Cons

  • - Smaller ecosystem
  • - Fewer jobs than React/Vue
  • - Less third-party libraries
  • - Compiler complexity

Best For

startup indie hacker hobbyist

Alternatives

React React Vue.js Vue.js Solid.js Solid.js
frontend compiler reactive no-virtual-dom lightweight