Svelte
Cybernetically enhanced web apps
Quick Verdict
Best For
- Performance-critical applications
- Projects where bundle size matters
- Developers preferring minimal boilerplate
- Interactive widgets and embeds
Consider Alternatives If
- Projects requiring maximum ecosystem access
- Teams needing large hiring pools
- Enterprises requiring extensive third-party components
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Score Breakdown
6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology
Industry-leading performance through compile-time optimization
- No virtual DOM - direct DOM manipulation
- Compile-time optimization eliminates runtime overhead
- Smallest bundle size among major frameworks (~3KB)
- −2 Initial compile time can be slower for large apps
- −2 Less runtime flexibility than virtual DOM approaches
Minimal boilerplate with intuitive syntax and excellent tooling
- Single-file components with clean syntax
- Less boilerplate than React/Vue
- Svelte 5 runes for explicit reactivity
- −4 Svelte 5 runes require relearning
- −4 Fewer IDE extensions than React
Growing ecosystem with strong community momentum
- Active Discord community (50K+ members)
- SvelteKit for full-stack development
- Growing component library ecosystem
- −8 Significantly smaller than React ecosystem
- −8 Fewer enterprise UI component libraries
- −8 Limited third-party integrations
Stable core with Vercel backing and clear vision
- Rich Harris leads consistent development
- Vercel funding ensures long-term stability
- Clear semantic versioning
- −5 Svelte 4 to 5 requires code changes
- −5 Smaller maintainer team
Open-source with minimal infrastructure requirements
- MIT licensed, fully free
- Smaller bundles reduce bandwidth costs
- Lower memory usage reduces hosting costs
- −2 Premium component libraries may be needed
- −2 Training costs for new syntax
Growing enterprise adoption with solid security practices
- No known critical vulnerabilities
- Compile-time validation catches issues
- CSP-friendly output
- −7 No framework-level certifications
- −7 Fewer enterprise security audits
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Sources & Methodology
How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible
GitHub
Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time
NPM Registry
Weekly downloads, package dependencies, version history
Bundlephobia
Bundle size, tree-shaking efficiency, dependency weight
OSV Database
Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking
Community Signals
Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys
1.2.0 Last updated: 2025-12-28 Confidence: 90% Metrics: 26/01/2026