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SolidJS vs Remix
SolidJS
Web Development
Reactive JavaScript framework with no virtual DOM
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Remix
Web Development
Full-stack JavaScript framework for building modern web applications
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: SolidJS much smaller ecosystem than React, so many problems have no off-the-shelf library; Remix different mental model than traditional React SPAs requires learning curve
- They diverge on capability: SolidJS covers No virtual DOM, Remix covers Server-side rendering.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SolidJS and Remix actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Web Development).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in SolidJS
- No virtual DOM
- Components run once
- JSX syntax
- Small bundles
Only in Remix
- Server-side rendering
- File-based routing
- Data loading patterns
- Form handling
- Error boundaries
- Client-side navigation
- Web standard APIs
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SolidJS
- Interfaces where update performance is the binding constraintnot Remix
- Teams comfortable with React syntax who want finer-grained reactivitynot Remix
- Applications where bundle size directly affects the businessnot Remix
Remix
- Building full-stack applications with progressive enhancementnot SolidJS
- Server-rendered applications with rapid page transitionsnot SolidJS
- Projects prioritizing web standards and accessibilitynot SolidJS
- Applications requiring sophisticated data loading patternsnot SolidJS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SolidJS
- Much smaller ecosystem than React, so many problems have no off-the-shelf library
- The React-like syntax is misleading: components run once, and React habits produce subtle bugs
- Smaller hiring pool and fewer learning resources than the mainstream frameworks
Remix
- Different mental model than traditional React SPAs requires learning curve
- Smaller ecosystem compared to Next.js despite Shopify backing
- SSR adds server-side complexity for teams preferring client-first architecture
- Form-first approach not optimal for highly interactive UI-heavy applications
Pricing, plan by plan
SolidJS
Free- SolidJSFree
- Full library
- Commercial use permitted
- No usage limits
Remix
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Remix review.
Which should you pick?
Choose SolidJS if
- You need no virtual dom.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want components run once.
Choose Remix if
- You need server-side rendering.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want file-based routing.
Questions people ask
- Is SolidJS or Remix better?
- Neither clearly leads. SolidJS starts at Free and Remix at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SolidJS or Remix?
- SolidJS starts at Free and Remix at Free.
- Does SolidJS or Remix run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use SolidJS for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is SolidJS best used for?
- SolidJS is most often used for interfaces where update performance is the binding constraint, teams comfortable with react syntax who want finer-grained reactivity, applications where bundle size directly affects the business. Of those, interfaces where update performance is the binding constraint and teams comfortable with react syntax who want finer-grained reactivity are not what Remix is typically brought in for.
- What can SolidJS do that Remix cannot?
- SolidJS covers No virtual DOM, Components run once, JSX syntax, Small bundles. Remix covers Server-side rendering, File-based routing, Data loading patterns, Form handling.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SolidJS: Is SolidJS free?
Yes, open source under the MIT licence.
Remix: Does Remix require React?
Yes, Remix is built on React and uses React components for the UI layer, though Remix simplifies server-side rendering and data loading patterns.
SourceSolidJS: Is SolidJS just React without the virtual DOM?
The syntax is similar but the model is not. Solid components run once and reactivity is fine-grained, so patterns that are correct in React can be wrong in Solid.
Remix: Can Remix be used for static site generation?
Remix is primarily a server-rendering framework; it supports static exports but is optimized for dynamic server-rendered applications.
SourceSolidJS: Why is SolidJS fast?
It compiles away much of the framework and updates individual DOM nodes directly, rather than re-rendering components and diffing a virtual DOM.
Remix: How does Remix compare to Next.js?
Both are full-stack frameworks, but Remix emphasizes web fundamentals and simpler mental models while Next.js focuses on both static generation and server rendering.
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