Preact

    Fast 3kb alternative to React with the same ES6 API.

    Free. À préférer à React uniquement quand chaque KB compte.

    ToolTrim Verdict

    Preact

    3.8/5
    DecentEditorial score

    À préférer à React uniquement quand chaque KB compte.

    Free planYes
    ModelFree
    PriceFree
    Verified2026-03-29
    Quick decision

    Preact — when it makes sense.

    À préférer à React uniquement quand chaque KB compte.

    Keep if

    Le bundle size est un critère critique. Tu veux la syntaxe React sans le poids

    Challenge if

    Tu veux accès à tout l'écosystème React sans restrictions. Ton projet est une app complexe

    Main limitation

    Smaller ecosystem than React

    Preact Summary

    In short
    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free.
    Best for
    freelancers and solopreneurs.
    Avoid if
    Tu veux accès à tout l'écosystème React sans restrictions; Ton projet est une app complexe.
    Alternatives
    React, Svelte.
    ToolTrim verdict
    À préférer à React uniquement quand chaque KB compte.
    Audience

    Who is Preact for?

    Frontend Dev
    Strengths and limitations

    Preact, strengths and limitations.

    What it does well

    • Only 3kb (vs ~40kb React)
    • Compatible with React API via preact/compat
    • Excellent performance
    • Ideal for embedded widgets

    Where it falls short

    • Smaller ecosystem than React
    • Some React libs not compatible
    • Fewer community resources
    Features

    What Preact covers.

    UI components
    Frontend framework
    Use cases

    What is Preact used for?

    Landing pages with interactive components
    Widgets embedded on third-party sites
    Migration from React to reduce bundle size
    ToolTrim Analysis

    Our take on Preact.

    Preact is a 3kb alternative to React with the same API, ideal for projects where bundle size is critical.

    Pricing

    How much does Preact cost?

    Preact offers a free plan. Here's the full breakdown of available plans for 2026.

    Free0 €

    Open source / Free

    Price verified on 2026-03-29
    Comparison

    Best alternatives to Preact.

    2 alternatives to Preact — compared by price, features, and fit for freelancers and small teams.

    ToolPrice/moFree planTT ScoreReplaceableVerdict
    PreactCurrent
    		Free
    3.8
    		—
    React
    		Free
    3.6
    		—
    Svelte
    		Free
    3.6
    		—

    ToolTrim Score · Independent editorial analysis · Not a user rating

    2 free alternatives
    Rating

    Our verdict on Preact.

    3.8/5

    Decent

    ToolTrim editorial score · Independent analysis

    Analysed signals

    Clear and documented use cases
    Free or freemium plan available
    Category reference tool
    Hard to replace short-term
    Built-in AI features
    Accessible pricing (< €20/mo)

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    Questions about Preact.

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    What is Preact used for?

    Fast 3kb alternative to React with the same ES6 API.

    How much does Preact cost?

    Preact costs €0 (free). Price verified on 2026-03-29.

    Is Preact suitable for beginners?

    Preact is particularly suited for freelancers and solopreneurs. excellent pour landing pages légères

    Is Preact worth the price?

    À préférer à React uniquement quand chaque KB compte.

    What are the best alternatives to Preact?

    The main alternatives to Preact are: React, Svelte. Free alternatives: React, Svelte.

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