Frontend Data v2.4.0 Updated 2026-01-15
Livewire
Full-stack framework for Laravel
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86 /100
Quick Verdict
Best For
- Laravel teams avoiding JavaScript complexity
- Admin panels and dashboards
- CRUD-heavy applications
- Progressive enhancement
Consider Alternatives If
- Highly interactive real-time apps
- Offline-first applications
- Mobile apps (use Inertia + React Native)
Top Alternatives
Score Breakdown
6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology
Performance
75 −25
Good for most use cases, optimizations available
- Livewire 3 has morphing for minimal DOM updates
- Lazy loading and deferred components
- Wire:navigate for SPA-like navigation
Why not 100%:
- −8 Server round-trips add latency
- −8 Not suitable for real-time intensive apps
- −8 Larger initial payload than SPAs
Developer Experience
95 −5
Build reactive UIs with just PHP
- No JavaScript required for most features
- Laravel validation and authorization work directly
- Component-based architecture
Why not 100%:
- −2 Debugging can be tricky
- −2 Must understand the lifecycle
Ecosystem
85 −15
Growing ecosystem of components
- First-party: Tables, Forms (Filament)
- WireUI component library
- Mary UI with Tailwind
Why not 100%:
- −7 Fewer components than React ecosystem
- −7 Some packages still on v2
Maintainability
88 −12
Backed by Laravel team
- Caleb Porzio (Laravel team) maintains
- Regular updates and improvements
- Clear upgrade guides
Why not 100%:
- −6 v2 to v3 migration requires changes
- −6 Rapid development means frequent updates
Cost Efficiency
92 −8
Free and reduces JS complexity
- MIT licensed
- Reduces need for JS developers
- Faster development for PHP teams
Why not 100%:
- −4 Slightly higher server costs due to round-trips
- −4 Premium components (Filament Pro) have costs
Compliance
85 −15
Inherits Laravel security features
- CSRF protection automatic
- Uses Laravel authorization
- Secure by default communication
Why not 100%:
- −7 Custom JavaScript needs care
- −7 Exposed component state requires attention
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How Livewire stacks up against similar technologies
| Technology | Overall | Perf | DX | Ecosystem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Livewire | 86 | 75 | 95 | 85 | |
| Inertia.js Use React/Vue with Laravel | 84 | — | — | — | Compare → |
| React Full client-side control | 88 | — | — | — | Compare → |
Sources & Methodology
How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible
primary
GitHub
Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time
contextual
Community Signals
Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys
Data version:
2.4.0 Last updated: 2026-01-15 Confidence: 88%