Comparison

React vs Vue.js

On the evidence we track, Vue.js leads this comparison with a composite score of 81/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Machine formatsMarkdownJSONGraphQLAll open, no key required.
React75
Vue.js81
Score
vioscaleAI score
React75 / 100medium · 73%
Vue.js81 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Model
Price level
Reactfree
Vue.jsfree
Reliability
Status page
React
Vue.js
Adoption
Dependent repos
React13,986
Vue.js902,397
Github stars
React250,040
Vue.js54,357
Package downloads weekly
Stackoverflow questions
React470,000
Vue.js105,000
Activity
Commits last 30d
React58
Vue.js90
Release
Cadence days
React60
Vue.js5
History
Vue.js20 items
License
Spdx
ReactMIT
Vue.jsMIT
Language
Primary
Content
Faq
React7 items
Vue.js7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for frontend ui frameworks. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Paradigm
ReactComponent-based library
Vue.jsProgressive JavaScript framework for building reactive user interfaces
Reusable component model
React
Vue.js
Rendering
Virtual DOM
React-
Vue.js
Signals / fine-grained reactivity
React-
Vue.js
SSR support
React
Vue.js
DX
First-class TypeScript
React-
Vue.js-
State
Built-in state management
React-
Vue.js
Ecosystem
Official router
React
Vue.js
Performance
Runtime size
React-
Vue.jsSmall (10–40kb)

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

React

A library that enables developers to construct user interfaces using individual components as building blocks. React components are JavaScript functions that receive data and render the appropriate output, supporting both web applications and native mobile development through frameworks.

Independently observed

Vue.js

Leader

A progressive JavaScript framework that allows developers to incrementally adopt features as projects grow. It emphasizes ease of learning, performance optimization, and versatile use cases from simple widgets to complete applications.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

React

Open source
as of verify ↗

Vue.js

Leader
Open source
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
React
Vue.js
iOS
React
Vue.js
Android
React
Vue.js
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