React vs Vue: Which Frontend Framework Wins in 2025?

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Let’s not sugarcoat this—React vs Vue is the kind of debate that can divide teams, spark Twitter wars, and ruin friendships... okay, maybe not the last one (I hope!). But with 2025 upon us, this isn't just about fanboy wars anymore. It's about performance, community, learning curve, scalability, and yes—developer happiness.

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1. Popularity & Ecosystem

React, created by Facebook (now Meta), has a colossal ecosystem. We're talking over 200k stars on GitHub, a library for everything, and an ocean of Stack Overflow answers. Vue, though smaller, has a passionate community and a reputation for simplicity. According to the 2024 State of JS survey, Vue has surged in satisfaction scores, especially in Asia and parts of Europe.

2. Learning Curve

Vue is hands down easier to get started with. It feels like writing plain HTML, CSS, and JS. Beginners love it. React, on the other hand, throws you into JSX and “thinking in components” land early on. But once you get the hang of React’s philosophy, it can be incredibly powerful.

3. Performance & Size

When bundled right, both React and Vue are lightning fast. React’s concurrent rendering and server components are game changers, while Vue’s reactivity system (especially Vue 3 with Composition API) offers granular updates with less overhead. In real-world benchmarks, Vue often edges out React in Time to Interactive (TTI), but the difference is rarely noticeable to end users.

4. Tooling & Dev Experience

Create React App is fading. React devs are now embracing Vite (ironically, created by the Vue core team). Vue has its own CLI, but Vite works brilliantly for both. Developer tools? Both frameworks have powerful devtools extensions, though Vue’s tends to be more beginner-friendly.

5. Use Case & Scalability

React dominates in massive enterprise apps and SPAs (Single Page Applications). It’s proven its muscle in apps like Instagram, Netflix, and Airbnb. Vue is preferred for dashboards, admin panels, and progressive enhancements. That said, Vue can scale too—Alibaba and Xiaomi use Vue for major projects.

So, which one should you pick?

Here’s my take: If you're building something fast, clean, and want to onboard juniors quickly—go Vue. If you're aiming for scale, performance tuning, and have a solid dev team—React might be your best bet. But at the end of the day, your project needs should dictate your stack.

I personally enjoy Vue for its elegance and ease—but I won’t lie, React’s ecosystem is unbeatable when you’re building at scale.

This is my personal opinion, what do you think?

React vs Vue: Framework Frontend Mana yang Lebih Efisien di Tahun 2025?

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Mari kita mulai dengan jujur—perdebatan React vs Vue ini bisa memecah tim developer, memicu perang komentar di GitHub, bahkan mungkin merusak pertemanan... eh, semoga tidak ya. Tapi di tahun 2025 ini, perdebatan ini bukan sekadar soal fanatisme. Kita bicara soal performa, komunitas, kemudahan belajar, skalabilitas, dan—tentu saja—kenyamanan developer.

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1. Popularitas & Ekosistem

React, buatan Meta (dulunya Facebook), punya ekosistem yang luar biasa besar. Lebih dari 200 ribu bintang di GitHub, pustaka (library) untuk segala hal, dan ribuan jawaban di Stack Overflow. Vue, walau lebih kecil, punya komunitas yang solid dan terkenal mudah dipelajari. Berdasarkan survei State of JS 2024, Vue mengalami lonjakan dalam tingkat kepuasan, terutama di Asia dan Eropa.

2. Tingkat Kesulitan Belajar

Vue sangat ramah untuk pemula. Sintaksnya terasa seperti HTML, CSS, dan JavaScript biasa. React? Langsung ngajak kita ke dunia JSX dan cara berpikir komponen. Tapi kalau sudah paham alurnya, React sangat kuat.

3. Performa & Ukuran

Kalau diracik dengan benar, keduanya cepat banget. React punya fitur rendering bersamaan (concurrent) dan server components yang canggih. Vue punya sistem reactivity yang sangat efisien, terutama di Vue 3. Dalam pengujian nyata, Vue sering unggul tipis dalam metrik Time to Interactive (TTI), tapi perbedaannya hampir tak terasa oleh pengguna.

4. Alat Pengembangan & Pengalaman Developer

Create React App mulai ditinggalkan. Kini, banyak developer React pindah ke Vite (yang ironisnya dibuat oleh tim Vue). Vue juga punya CLI sendiri, tapi Vite sangat cocok untuk keduanya. Devtools? Sama-sama lengkap, meskipun milik Vue lebih ramah pemula.

5. Kegunaan & Skalabilitas

React mendominasi aplikasi skala besar dan Single Page Application (SPA). Dipakai di Instagram, Netflix, dan Airbnb. Vue lebih sering digunakan untuk dashboard, admin panel, dan aplikasi yang butuh pengembangan cepat. Tapi jangan salah, Vue juga bisa besar—Alibaba dan Xiaomi pakai Vue untuk produk utama mereka.

Jadi, pilih yang mana?

Kalau saya boleh jujur: buat yang butuh pengembangan cepat, bersih, dan onboarding yang mudah—pilih Vue. Kalau proyek kalian besar, butuh skalabilitas dan tim yang sudah mahir—React bisa jadi pilihan tepat. Tapi ya, pada akhirnya semua tergantung kebutuhan proyek kalian.

Saya pribadi lebih nyaman pakai Vue untuk proyek-proyek kecil-menengah, tapi untuk aplikasi besar? Sulit mengalahkan ekosistem React.

Ini opini pribadi saya, bagaimana menurut kalian?

Hajriah Fajar is a multi-talented Indonesian artist, writer, and content creator. Born in December 1987, she grew up in a village in Bogor Regency, where she developed a deep appreciation for the arts. Her unconventional journey includes working as a professional parking attendant before pursuing higher education. Fajar holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Nusamandiri University, demonstrating her ability to excel in both creative and technical fields. She is currently working as an IT professional at a private hospital in Jakarta while actively sharing her thoughts, artwork, and experiences on various social media platforms.

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