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TLDR

A reference guide comparing Rust web frameworks and libraries side-by-side, frontend (WebAssembly), backend, HTTP client, templating, and WebSocket, with stats like stars, contributors, and license for each.

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    Frontend Frameworks
      Dioxus
      Leptos
      Iced
      egui
    Server Frameworks
      High-level frameworks
      Low-level frameworks
    Client Frameworks
      HTTP request libs
    Templating Libraries
      HTML generation
    WebSocket Libraries
      Real-time connections
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Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Choosing a Rust web framework for a new project by comparing stars, activity, and license at a glance.

USE CASE 2

Deciding between building a frontend in WebAssembly or a traditional backend HTTP server in Rust.

USE CASE 3

Quickly spotting which Rust web libraries are still actively maintained vs. abandoned.

USE CASE 4

Evaluating HTTP client libraries or templating engines to pair with your chosen Rust backend.

Tech stack

RustWebAssemblyHTTPWebSocketsHTML templating

Getting it running

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This is a reference document, not runnable code. Just read the README on GitHub, no installation needed.

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In plain English

This repository is a reference document that compares the various web frameworks and libraries available for the Rust programming language. Rust is known for being fast and memory-safe, and its ecosystem has grown to include many options for building web applications. The problem is that choosing between them is not obvious, so this document organizes them into categories with side-by-side tables showing key characteristics of each. The comparison covers several distinct categories. Frontend frameworks are tools that compile Rust code into WebAssembly so it can run directly in a web browser, similar to how JavaScript frameworks work. Examples listed include Dioxus, Leptos, Iced, and egui. Server frameworks handle HTTP requests on the backend, the document splits these into high-level frameworks, which provide more built-in structure, and low-level ones, which offer more control. Client frameworks handle making HTTP requests from Rust code to external services. There are also sections for templating libraries, which generate HTML, and for WebSocket libraries, which handle real-time connections. For each framework, the tables show attributes like the number of GitHub stars, number of contributors, recent activity level, download counts, licensing, and current version. Some frameworks are marked as outdated, meaning they are no longer actively maintained, and they are grouped into separate sections so readers can quickly focus on the actively developed options. The document only includes frameworks that work on stable Rust, which filters out experimental or nightly-only options. It does not include editorial opinions or recommendations about which framework to choose. The full README is longer than what was shown.

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Prompt 1
I'm starting a web app in Rust and don't know which framework to pick. Based on the rust-web-framework-comparison repo, what are the most actively maintained server-side frameworks and what makes each one different?
Prompt 2
Explain the difference between the high-level and low-level server frameworks listed in the rust-web-framework-comparison repo. Which type should a beginner choose and why?
Prompt 3
I want to build a browser UI using Rust compiled to WebAssembly. Based on rust-web-framework-comparison, which frontend frameworks are most popular and still actively developed?
Prompt 4
Using the rust-web-framework-comparison repo as context, help me decide between Leptos and Dioxus for a side project, what are the trade-offs a non-expert should know?
Prompt 5
What does 'stable Rust only' mean in the context of the rust-web-framework-comparison repo, and why does it matter when choosing a framework?
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