| React | UI Library | CSR | Massive ecosystem; flexible component model. | Requires SSR/SSG implementation for crawlability; SEO not "baked in". | The foundation for dynamic web apps when paired with SSR solutions. |
| Vue.js | Progressive Framework | CSR | Gentle learning curve; flexible and performant. | SEO is "opt-in"; requires conscious setup of SSR or SSG for SEO. | Versatile for projects from simple components to complex SPAs. |
| Angular | Application Platform | CSR | Comprehensive, opinionated platform; strong tooling. | Historically complex SSR setup; steeper learning curve for SEO best practice. | Large-scale, enterprise-level applications where strict structure is needed. |
| Next.js | Full-Stack React Framework | SSRSSGISR | Excellent SEO out-of-the-box; flexible rendering options. | Can become complex; requires understanding of rendering modes. | The default choice for most SEO-critical React projects. |
| Nuxt | Full-Stack Vue Framework | SSRSSGISR | Abstracts away Vue's SEO complexities; great meta tag management. | Opinionated structure may not suit all projects. | The default choice for building SEO-friendly, performant Vue sites. |
| Astro | Static Site Generator | SSGPartial Hydration | Ships minimal JS; excellent for static SEO. | Still maturing; dynamic use cases require careful setup. | Perfect for high-performance, content-heavy sites where SEO is critical. |
| Remix | Full-Stack React Framework | SSRSSG | First-class web standards; robust SEO via native routing and data fetching. | Newer, smaller ecosystem than Next.js; fewer hosting options. | Ideal for modern web apps requiring SEO and strong developer ergonomics. |
| SvelteKit | Full-Stack Svelte Framework | SSRSSG | Very fast; minimal JS shipped; clean markup for crawlers. | Rapidly changing; less documentation for advanced SEO tasks. | Best for those prioritising speed and simplicity with SEO needs. |
| Gatsby | React-based SSG | SSGDSG | Great static SEO, rich plugin ecosystem, GraphQL integration. | Can become slow to build at scale; requires specific knowledge for best results. | Best suited for content-heavy, static sites (e.g. blogs, documentation). |