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Web apps in pure Python

★ 4.4

Build web apps in pure Python. No JavaScript required. Compiles to a React frontend with Python backend. Formerly known as Pynecone.

19K
GitHub Stars
none
TypeScript
easy
Learning Curve
4.5
DX Score
Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model
free
Free Tier
Apache 2.0 licensed, open source
Paid
Reflex hosting coming

Features

  • ✓ Pure Python code
  • ✓ Compiles to React
  • ✓ State management
  • ✓ 60+ components
  • ✓ Custom components
  • ✓ Database integration
  • ✓ Authentication
  • ✓ Deployment CLI
  • ✓ Hot reload

Pros

  • + No JavaScript needed
  • + Python end-to-end
  • + React output quality
  • + Growing rapidly
  • + Good component library

Cons

  • - Newer framework
  • - Compile step required
  • - Limited React ecosystem access
  • - Performance considerations

Best For

startup indie hacker hobbyist

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