Solid.js
Simple and performant reactivity for building user interfaces
A declarative, efficient, and flexible JavaScript library for building user interfaces with fine-grained reactivity and no virtual DOM overhead.
32K
GitHub Stars
native
TypeScript
medium
Learning Curve
4.6
DX Score
Pricing
Model
free
Free Tier
MIT licensed, fully open source
Features
- ✓ Fine-grained reactivity
- ✓ No virtual DOM
- ✓ JSX syntax
- ✓ Signals and stores
- ✓ Server-side rendering
- ✓ Streaming SSR
- ✓ Progressive hydration
- ✓ Concurrent rendering
- ✓ Built-in state management
- ✓ TypeScript support
Pros
- + Fastest framework benchmarks
- + Tiny bundle size (~5KB)
- + React-like syntax with JSX
- + True reactivity without re-renders
- + 90% developer satisfaction
Cons
- - Smaller ecosystem than React
- - Fewer learning resources
- - Limited third-party components
- - Less job market demand
Best For
startup indie hacker hobbyist
frontend reactive signals fine-grained performance