Which Framework is Most Suitable for Your Project or Learning in 2023: Angular vs React vs Vue
Tags: javascript, beginners, webdev, react
Published: 2023-01-04 02:11:33

Well,If you are looking for your business or to Adding a new Web Development Technology stack into your Resume you are on the perfect Blog Article.
  
Angular vs React vs Vue comparison topic has endless articles debating which is better to learn for web development technology or starting a new website, an app, or a SaaS project, there is a lot of confusion in your mind related to the technology involved.. Counting from the statistics, features, trends, contributors, downloads, and GitHub stars – everything is being compared to figure out which one can make most of the investment.

Here is a quick content for you:

First Let's See What is Angular React & Vue

## What is Angular 
Angular is a TypeScript-based, free and open-source **web application framework** and its primary purpose is to develop single-page applications.

It is led by the Angular Team at **Google**

**Please visit below link for various Angular Versions**
[Angular Version Release List](https://github.com/angular/angular/releases)

**Popular Apps built with Angular**
- Gmail
- PayPal
- Microsoft XBOX
- UpWork

**When to choose Angular**
1. Your project is large and complex
2. You require easy-going and trustable sustainability
3. You have experienced Angular developers
4. You have a spare time to spend on learning Typescript

## What is React
React is a free and open-source front-end **JavaScript library** for building user interfaces based on UI components. 
It is Developed & maintained by **Facebook (Meta)**

**Please visit below a link for various React Versions**
[React Version Release List](https://github.com/facebook/react/releases)

**Popular Apps built with React**
- Netflix
- WhatsApp
- Facebook
- Instagram

**When to choose React**
1. Your project is open to embrace reusable components	
2. Your projects front-end is simple	
3. You need top performance and scalability	
4. You are bound by tight deadlines

## What is Vue
Vue.js is an open-source model–view–viewmodel **frontend JavaScript framework** for building user interfaces and single-page applications & is the youngest amongst its competitors.
It is Developed in 2014 by an **ex-Google employee**

**Please visit below link for various Vue Versions**
[Vue Version Release List](https://github.com/vuejs/vue/releases)

**Popular Apps built with Vue**
- GitLab
- Nintendo
- Behance
- Adobe Portfolio

**When to choose Vue**
1. Your project is small and not too complex	
2. You prioritize high performance	
3. You don’t have dedicated Vue.js developers but have experts with 
   JavaScript knowledge	
4. You cannot spend time learning new technology

## What Statistics Speaks About Them...

**1 Stack Overflow Trends**
![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5zkgo26es1b9mg70d5qm.PNG)
As per [StackOverflow](https://insights.stackoverflow.com/trends?tags=angular%2Creactjs%2Cvue.js), the numbers show differently for angular & Vue. It shows Angular is in a better position than Vue. React has made a massive jump from 2019 to 2022 and is at the top among the three frameworks.

**2 NPM Download Trends**
![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yaevhvq1h9lwsn5aec48.PNG)
As per [NPM Download](https://npmtrends.com/angular-vs-react-vs-vue), React vs Angular vs Vue started off closely in 2018 and since then the growth for React has drastically increased till Late November To December of 2022. Vue started recently and has gained very good traction from Angular & Reacts and stands at the no.1 position among the web frameworks in the late of 2022, But overall Reacts Covers a market throughout 2018 - 2022.

**3 No Of Website Run Under Different Framework Trends**
   As per [Built With Angular](https://trends.builtwith.com/javascript/Angular-JS), [Built With React](https://trends.builtwith.com/javascript/React), and [Built With Vue](https://trends.builtwith.com/javascript/Vue), it gives data on how many websites are built on these frameworks in different countries. This gives clear insight that Vue is doing far better than Angular. US and UK are more inclined towards React usage. Germany is adapting both Angular and Vue.
![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ea38r5b4t92b0aor4x28.png)

**4 No Of Git Hub Stats Trends For**

[Angular Stats](https://github.com/angular/angular),[React Stats](https://github.com/facebook/react),[Vue Stats](https://github.com/vuejs/vue) 

Here we can see clearly React & Vue compete very closely to each other as compared to Angular.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1l8pk2a1qoy9d6yimbni.PNG)

## Here are the Overall Comparisons
**1 When Particular can be used:
Angular**
For an Enterprise application, involving progressive web 
and mobile apps.
**React**
More for a dynamic and Fast application. Apt for MVP, small and 
medium-sized projects.
**Vue**
For single page apps or lightweight applications.

**2 Framework
Angular**
It's a complete structural framework.
**React**
It's not a framework but a UI rendering library.
**Vue**
It is a UI library but has its official framework.

**3 Community
Angular**
Large enough to support any updates provided.
**React**
Larger community and easy to resolve any issues related to codes.
**Vue**
It's community-driven only.

**4 Learning Curve
Angular**
Steep Learning curve.
**React**
Easy learning curve.
**Vue**
Little steep than Vue learning curve.

**5 Language used
Angular**
TypeScript
**React**
JSX (JavaScript & HTML)
**Vue**
Simple JavaScript & also TypeScript,

**6 Speed
Angular**
With heavy codebase speed might be effected.
**React**
Faster and takes limited load time.
**Vue**
Lightweight and fast.

**7 Third-Party Integration
Angular**
Third party integration is difficult compared to React
**React**
Gives you the freedom to choose the tools, architecture, and libraries for developing an app.
**Vue**
Third party integration possible but limited programs available.

## Summary
**1 For Business Or Web Development**
Before deciding on the frontend technology, It is very important to understand what project you are looking to build. If it's a small Medium & intuitive web application then React is the best platform to start. If there are enterprise-level or developing complex applications that would involve a lot of customers and will have multiple functionalities then Angular is the right framework, to begin with. If you want SPAs with faster content changes then the Vue framework is the right one. It is always advisable to consult a with a Seniors or a Tech Lead in your companies or a web development company that can understand your project goals and requirements. With their expertise and experience, they would get involved in POC, Prototype & MVP. This would give a clear understanding of the best framework to start on the basis of the budget, timelines, and technological requirements. The ultimate goal is to help you provide better visibility and what would match your goals and customers.

**2 For New Learners**
When comparing technologies like Angular, React, and Vue, it's natural to wonder which is the best and which you should invest time learning. Remember, there is no best, only the best for your situation.
By now, you might already have an opinion about which is best for you. Here are some final points to consider,
1. What do companies in your local area use?
2. Does your favorite teacher teach one of these frameworks?
3. Does your friend who might help or collaborate with you know one of these frameworks?
4. Is the frontend technology part of a stack you'd like to learn like MEAN or MERN. Laravel famously works well with Vue.

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