What is headless WordPress - an in-depth comparison

• wp-graphql

  53 3,603 9.7 PHP

  :rocket: GraphQL API for WordPress

  

This is the principle of using WordPress with a decoupled frontend, where content is queried via an API such as REST or GraphQL (WPGraphQL), then displayed on the frontend.

• Gatsby

  357 55,023 9.3 JavaScript

  The best React-based framework with performance, scalability and security built in.

  

Full control over the technology used on the frontend, from React to Vue to Angular. This factor alone is game changing to many, allowing endless possibilities for how the frontend is created. For example, if you only wanted a simple blog site, you may be best using an SSG like Eleventy or Gatsby. Whereas if you're working on a large commerce site, Next.js would be a better fit for scalability. This control over tech stack used all ties into the Developer Experience, which I always believe plays a massive influence in the success of any project.

• SurveyJS

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  Open-Source JSON Form Builder to Create Dynamic Forms Right in Your App. With SurveyJS form UI libraries, you can build and style forms in a fully-integrated drag & drop form builder, render them in your JS app, and store form submission data in any backend, inc. PHP, ASP.NET Core, and Node.js.

  

• eleventy 🕚⚡️

  244 16,249 9.3 JavaScript

  A simpler site generator. Transforms a directory of templates (of varying types) into HTML.

  

Full control over the technology used on the frontend, from React to Vue to Angular. This factor alone is game changing to many, allowing endless possibilities for how the frontend is created. For example, if you only wanted a simple blog site, you may be best using an SSG like Eleventy or Gatsby. Whereas if you're working on a large commerce site, Next.js would be a better fit for scalability. This control over tech stack used all ties into the Developer Experience, which I always believe plays a massive influence in the success of any project.

• Next.js

  2,047 120,804 10.0 JavaScript

  The React Framework

  

Full control over the technology used on the frontend, from React to Vue to Angular. This factor alone is game changing to many, allowing endless possibilities for how the frontend is created. For example, if you only wanted a simple blog site, you may be best using an SSG like Eleventy or Gatsby. Whereas if you're working on a large commerce site, Next.js would be a better fit for scalability. This control over tech stack used all ties into the Developer Experience, which I always believe plays a massive influence in the success of any project.

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