Meta Framework Data v1.0.0 Updated 2026-01-29

TanStack Start

Full-stack React framework by TanStack

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87 /100
Strong pick Good confidence (85%)

Quick Verdict

Best For

  • Full-stack web applications
  • SEO-critical sites
  • Teams wanting batteries-included
  • Rapid prototyping

Consider Alternatives If

  • Simple static pages
  • Maximum flexibility needs
  • Minimal JavaScript sites

Top Alternatives

nextjs 86remix 88SolidStart 73

Score Breakdown

6 dimensions evaluated with transparent methodology

Performance
64 −36

Optimized rendering with modern techniques

  • SSR/SSG support
  • Code splitting
  • Streaming
Why not 100%:
  • −18 Bundle size considerations
  • −18 Hydration overhead
Developer Experience
100

Great developer experience with modern tooling

  • Hot module replacement
  • TypeScript support
  • File-based routing
Ecosystem
99 −1

Rich ecosystem with plugins and integrations

  • Active community
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • Third-party integrations
Why not 100%:
  • −1 Plugin compatibility issues
  • −1 Breaking changes between versions
Maintainability
83 −17

Regular updates with migration support

  • Semantic versioning
  • Migration guides
  • LTS versions
Why not 100%:
  • −8 Major version upgrades complex
  • −8 Dependency management
Cost Efficiency
90 −10

Open-source with various hosting options

  • Free and open-source
  • Multiple hosting options
  • No vendor lock-in
Why not 100%:
  • −5 Build/deploy costs
  • −5 Premium features in paid tiers
Compliance
85 −15

Security best practices built-in

  • CSRF protection
  • XSS prevention
  • Security headers
Why not 100%:
  • −7 Implementation-dependent
  • −7 Audit requirements

Compare Alternatives

How TanStack Start stacks up against similar technologies

TechnologyOverallPerfDXEcosystem
Current TanStack Start876410099
nextjs React ecosystem leader86———Compare →
remix Web standards focused88———Compare →
SolidStart Fine-grained reactivity73———Compare →
Full comparison with nextjs

Sources & Methodology

How we calculate these scores: transparent and reproducible

Deterministic Scoring

Same inputs always produce the same outputs. We use versioned lookup tables, not LLM opinions. Every score is explainable and reproducible.

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GitHub

Repository activity, stars, contributors, issue resolution time

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NPM Registry

Weekly downloads, package dependencies, version history

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Bundlephobia

Bundle size, tree-shaking efficiency, dependency weight

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OSV Database

Known vulnerabilities, security advisories, CVE tracking

contextual

Community Signals

Stack Overflow activity, Discord engagement, developer surveys

Data version: 1.0.0 Last updated: 2026-01-29 Confidence: 85%

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