Inertia vs. JavaScript vs. UploadThing vs. WebContainers Comparison Chart

Inertia.js is a framework that enables developers to build modern single-page applications using classic server-side routing and controllers. It allows for the creation of fully client-side rendered SPAs without the complexity typically associated with such applications. Inertia.js operates without client-side routing or the need for an API, allowing developers to build controllers and page views as usual. It functions as a connector between server-side frameworks and modern frontend frameworks, offering official client-side adapters for React, Vue, and Svelte, and server-side adapters for Laravel, Rails, and Phoenix. This approach enables the development of modern SPAs while leveraging existing server-side patterns. Inertia isn't a replacement for your existing server-side or client-side frameworks. Rather, it's designed to work with them. Think of Inertia as the glue that connects the two. Inertia does this via adapters.

UploadThing is an open source file upload solution designed for full-stack TypeScript applications. It simplifies the process of adding file uploads by allowing developers to define File Routes that specify the types of files allowed, their sizes, and quantities. It provides SDKs for various frameworks, including Next.js, Astro, SolidStart, SvelteKit, and Nuxt, as well as backend adapters for Express, Fastify, H3, and others. Client-side uploads are facilitated through components and hooks, enabling seamless integration with frontend frameworks like React and Vue. UploadThing emphasizes a balance between security and simplicity by handling authentication on the developer's server while managing the upload process on its own infrastructure. This approach allows for server-side authorization without the need to process files on the developer's server.