SvelteKit
Svelte framework for building web apps
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Svelte is a compiler-based UI framework that lets you write components in HTML, CSS and JavaScript with minimal runtime overhead.
- for
- Web developers who want fast, lightweight apps without a heavy runtime.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
- @sveltejs/kit@3.0.0-next.327 days ago
- @sveltejs/kit@3.0.0-next.318 days ago
- @sveltejs/adapter-cloudflare@8.0.0-next.@sveltejs/adapter-cloudflare@8.0.0-next.88 days ago
Key features
- Compiler-based — Transforms components at build time so the browser runs only the necessary code.
- Minimal runtime — Generated code does the least work possible in the browser, reducing bundle size.
- Standard web languages — Write components using plain HTML, CSS and JavaScript—no new syntax required.
- Open source MIT license — Free to use, modify, and distribute under a permissive license.
- Community & events — Supported by Svelte Society with global meetups and a Discord community.
- Vercel backing — Backed by Vercel and a network of donors, ensuring long-term maintenance.
Use cases
- Building interactive single-page web applications.
- Creating component libraries with tiny bundle sizes.
- Developing prototypes quickly using familiar web technologies.
- Integrating UI into existing HTML/CSS/JS projects without a heavy framework.
SvelteKit vs alternatives
 SvelteKit |  Next.js |  Remix |  Astro |  Nuxt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Compiler-driven UI with tiny bundle size | React ecosystem apps | Full-stack web apps | Content-driven sites | Vue ecosystem projects |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- SvelteKit vs Next.js: React-based with a virtual DOM, larger runtime
- SvelteKit vs Remix: Full-stack framework built on web standards, uses server-side rendering
- SvelteKit vs Astro: Content-focused static site generator, less interactive UI focus
- SvelteKit vs Nuxt: Vue-based full-stack framework, different component model
SvelteKit FAQ
Is Svelte free to use?+
Yes, Svelte is released under the MIT license and is completely free.
What languages do I need to know to use Svelte?+
You only need HTML, CSS and JavaScript; Svelte compiles them into efficient runtime code.
How does Svelte differ from React or Vue?+
Unlike React/Vue, Svelte does most work at compile time, so there is no virtual DOM and the runtime is much smaller.
Is there a community or support channel?+
Svelte Society runs global events and a Discord server where developers can ask questions and share knowledge.
Can I host Svelte apps on Vercel?+
Yes, Svelte is backed by Vercel and can be deployed to Vercel’s platform like any static site.
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