# HTMX vs Vuetify

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Vuetify

| Attribute | HTMX | Vuetify |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 59.2 (56% (medium)) | 70.1 (68% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 30 | 51 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 348 | 79,231 |
| adoption.github_stars | 49,564 | 41,034 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 289,763 | 1,091,451 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"HTMX extends HTML to support modern interactive features like WebSocket connections and AJAX requests using simple HTML attributes, allowing developers to build responsive interfaces while remaining within the HTML/hypertext paradigm. It is indexed under Frontend UI Frameworks.","source":"https://htmx.org/","question":"What is HTMX?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"HTMX is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the 0BSD licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://htmx.org/","question":"Is HTMX free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to HTMX. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://htmx.org/","question":"What platforms does HTMX support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. HTMX is published under the 0BSD licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/htmx.org","question":"Is HTMX open source?","confidence":0.85}]` | `[{"answer":"An open-source Vue framework providing professionally-designed, reusable components with responsive behavior, customizable theming, and support for 42+ languages. Optimized for modern browsers and designed to simplify application development. It is indexed under Frontend UI Frameworks.","source":"https://vuetifyjs.com/","question":"What is Vuetify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Vuetify is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://vuetifyjs.com/","question":"Is Vuetify free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Vuetify. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://vuetifyjs.com/","question":"What platforms does Vuetify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Vuetify is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://www.npmjs.com/package/vuetify","question":"Is Vuetify open source?","confidence":0.85}]` |
| description.long | A lightweight, dependency-free JavaScript library that enables dynamic web interactions using HTML attributes instead of extensive JavaScript code, reducing development complexity. | A comprehensive Vue.js ecosystem providing pre-built UI components, development tools, and resources for creating visually polished web applications without requiring design expertise. |
| features.capabilities | `{"paradigm":"Attribute-driven HTML extension","bundle_size":"small","virtual_dom":false,"state_management":false}` | `{"paradigm":"Component-based UI library for Vue.js","bundle_size":"small","ssr_support":true,"virtual_dom":true,"component_model":true}` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | 0BSD | MIT |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://htmx.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T23:05:42.622Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://vuetifyjs.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T23:05:53.615Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 35 | 3 |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v4.0.0","date":"2026-08-28T13:00:38Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v4.0.0-beta6","date":"2026-07-23T17:19:16Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v4.0.0-beta6"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v4.0.0-beta5","date":"2026-06-26T18:17:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.0.0-beta5"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v4.0.0-beta4","date":"2026-05-22T16:01:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.0.0-beta4"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v4.0.0-beta3","date":"2026-05-08T19:31:54Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.0.0-beta3"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.10","date":"2026-09-06T19:54:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.9","date":"2026-04-20T13:03:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.8","date":"2026-09-06T19:54:34Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.7","date":"2025-09-11T19:03:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.6","date":"2025-06-27T13:49:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.5","date":"2025-06-20T21:44:08Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.4","date":"2024-12-13T18:13:44Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.3","date":"2024-10-04T17:55:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.2","date":"2024-08-12T21:10:10Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.1","date":"2024-07-12T17:28:35Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v2.0.0","date":"2024-06-17T18:42:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v1.9.12","date":"2024-04-25T17:24:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v1.9.11","date":"2024-03-15T14:56:53Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v1.9.10","date":"2024-01-05T18:28:32Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/bigskysoftware/htmx/releases/tag/v1.9.9","date":"2023-11-30T22:39:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v1.9.9"}]` | 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|
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=htmx.org&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":3,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=vuetify&per_page=100","last_12m":2,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` |

## Capabilities (Frontend UI Frameworks)

| Capability | HTMX | Vuetify |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Paradigm | Attribute-driven HTML extension | Component-based UI library for Vue.js |
| Reusable component model | - | ✓ |
| **Rendering** |  |  |
| Virtual DOM | ✗ | ✓ |
| Signals / fine-grained reactivity | - | - |
| SSR support | - | ✓ |
| **DX** |  |  |
| First-class TypeScript | - | - |
| **State** |  |  |
| Built-in state management | ✗ | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Official router | - | - |
| **Performance** |  |  |
| Runtime size | Small (10–40kb) | Small (10–40kb) |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:15:14.978Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*