Remix

Remix takes a different philosophical approach than other React frameworks. Instead of abstracting away the web platform, it embraces it. Forms work without JavaScript. Links prefetch. Data loading uses standard HTTP caching. The result often performs better with less code. The nested routing system is Remix's signature feature. Routes can have loaders that fetch data in parallel, actions that handle mutations, and error boundaries that catch problems. Each segment of the URL maps to a component that manages its own data and state. Data handling feels different—refreshingly so. Loaders run on the server before rendering, sending exactly the data the route needs. Actions handle form submissions, again on the server, then automatically revalidate affected data. The whole mutation cycle is handled without writing loading states or cache invalidation logic. Progressive enhancement is a core principle. Your application works without JavaScript, then enhances with client-side behavior when available. This isn't just about supporting old browsers—it means instant page loads, resilience to network issues, and simpler mental models. The framework is full-stack by design. You can deploy Remix to any Node.js host, but it also runs on serverless platforms and at the edge. Adapters exist for Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Workers, and more. The tradeoff is ecosystem size. Remix is newer and smaller than Next.js, so you'll find fewer tutorials, examples, and integrations. But the community is engaged, the documentation is excellent, and the patterns are solid. For teams who appreciate web fundamentals and want less client-side complexity, Remix offers a compelling alternative.