Both packages help developers create smooth animations and transitions in React applications. Framer Motion is known for its simpler API and easy-to-use features, while React Spring focuses on spring physics-based animations. These libraries are popular choices when you want to add movement, transitions, and interactive animations to your website or app.
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A functional, flexible animation library that powers framer-motion under the hood. It gives you complete control over animations with simple functions.
Good for developers who want more control than framer-motion but don't want the complexity of react-spring. It's like getting the engine without the full car.
Animation LibraryA simple animation library that uses springs for natural movement. It helps you create smooth animations using physics-based principles, making elements move in a more realistic way.
Perfect for developers who want simpler animations than framer-motion but still want natural-feeling movement. It's easier to learn and has been battle-tested in many projects.
Animation LibraryA library for beautifully animated React visualizations. It's especially good for data visualizations and charts that need smooth transitions.
While less popular than framer-motion, it's perfect for data-heavy applications that need smooth animations. Simpler API than framer-motion but still powerful.
Animation LibraryA basic but powerful tool for adding enter and exit animations to React components. It's the official React animation add-on that helps manage component states during animations.
Great starting point for simple animations, especially if you're just learning. Works well with CSS animations and requires less JavaScript knowledge than other options.
Animation LibraryA zero-config animation utility that adds smooth transitions automatically. Just add one line of code and your elements will animate smoothly when they change.
Super easy to use with almost no setup required. Perfect for beginners who want quick, good-looking animations without learning complex animation concepts.
Animation Librarynpm install motion
Motion is available for React, JavaScript and Vue.
<details> <summary>React</summary>import { motion } from "motion/react" function Component() { return <motion.div animate={{ x: 100 }} /> }
Get started with Motion for React.
</details> <details> <summary>JavaScript</summary>import { animate } from "motion" animate("#box", { x: 100 })
Get started with JavaScript.
</details> <details> <summary>Vue</summary><script> import { motion } from "motion-v" </script> <template> <motion.div :animate={{ x: 100 }} /> </template>
Get started with Motion for Vue.
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