React Native or Flutter?
Two excellent frameworks to build an iOS and Android app from one codebase. The choice comes down to ecosystem, talent and your context — both deliver great results.
At a glance
| Criterion | React Native | Flutter |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript / TypeScript | Dart |
| Performance | Very good | Excellent |
| Ecosystem / maturity | Very broad, proven | Young but very dynamic |
| Sharing with web | Easy (React) | Possible, less direct |
| Talent availability | Very high | Growing fast |
| Best for | Existing web/React teams | Rich, custom, fluid UI |
Choose React Native if…
- Your team already knows React or JavaScript.
- You want to share code with a React website.
- You value a mature ecosystem and a large talent pool.
Choose Flutter if…
- You want a very rich, perfectly fluid interface.
- Exact visual consistency across platforms matters.
- You start fresh, with no React debt.
Our recommendation
Both are excellent choices. React Native wins if you already have a JavaScript ecosystem; Flutter appeals for rich, consistent interfaces. We recommend based on your team and product.
Frequently asked questions
- Which performs better?
- Flutter has a slight raw edge, but for the vast majority of apps both are more than performant enough.
- Can we really have just one codebase?
- Yes. Both allow a shared iOS/Android base, with occasional native tweaks where needed.