Preact vs React
Preact is a web framework and React is a web framework. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.
Fast 3kB alternative to React.
- Category
- Framework
- Detection signals
- 1
- In our index
- Not yet detected
- Official site
- preactjs.com
JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
- Category
- Framework
- Detection signals
- 3
- In our index
- 165 websites
- Official site
- react.dev
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Preact
- Script SrcPreact script source
React
- Js GlobalReact global variables or attributes
- Script SrcReact script source
- Html PatternReact-specific DOM attributes
Websites using each
Using Preact
None in our index yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Preact and React?
Preact is a web framework (Fast 3kB alternative to React), while React is a web framework (JavaScript library for building user interfaces). Both are Framework technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Preact and React?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Preact and React when both are present.