Vue.js is our go-to framework for building interactive, reactive websites. It’s lightweight, flexible, and has a gentler learning curve than React. We use Vue for most of our dynamic sites and single-page applications.
Vue.js is a progressive JavaScript framework for building user interfaces. Created by Evan You in 2014, it’s grown into one of the top 3 front-end frameworks (alongside React and Angular).
Key difference from traditional websites: Vue makes your site reactive. Change data, and the UI updates automatically. No manual DOM manipulation. No page refreshes. Content responds instantly to user interactions.
Single-page application (SPA): Like React, Vue can build SPAs—websites that load once and update content dynamically without page reloads.
Vue.js makes sense when you need interactivity and dynamic content:
Easier learning curve
Vue’s syntax is more intuitive than React. It’s easier for developers to pick up and faster to build with. This translates to lower costs and faster timelines.
Lightweight and fast
Vue’s core library is smaller than React or Angular. Sites load faster and perform better, especially on mobile devices.
Flexible architecture
Vue works as a progressive framework. Use it for a single interactive component on a traditional site, or build a full SPA. You choose the level of complexity.
Excellent documentation
Vue’s official docs are clear, comprehensive, and easy to follow. This makes development smoother and maintenance easier.
Nuxt framework
Nuxt is to Vue what Next.js is to React. Server-side rendering, static site generation, file-based routing, image optimization. We use Nuxt for most Vue projects.
Vue.js website: €15,000+
Timeline: 6-10 weeks depending on complexity
| Feature | Vue.js | React |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Curve | Easier | Steeper |
| Size | Smaller (~30KB) | Larger (~40KB) |
| Syntax | HTML templates | JSX |
| Ecosystem | Smaller but sufficient | Larger |
| Community | Large | Larger |
| Cost | Slightly lower | Slightly higher |
| okto-digital Preference | ✓ Primary choice | Alternative |
Bottom line: Vue and React are both excellent. We prefer Vue for most projects because it’s easier to work with, but we’ll build React if you have a specific reason to use it.
Nuxt
Most popular Vue framework. Server-side rendering, static site generation, file-based routing, image optimization. We use Nuxt for most Vue projects. It’s Vue’s equivalent of Next.js for React.
Vite + Vue
Modern build tool with lightning-fast dev server. Good for straightforward SPAs without SSR needs. Simpler than Nuxt.
Like React, Vue SPAs have SEO challenges because content is rendered with JavaScript.
That said, we build React when clients ask for it. Both frameworks are excellent.
Reality check: Vue sites CAN rank well in Google with proper setup, but if SEO is your #1 priority and you’re building a content site, WordPress or static HTML is easier.
Common questions about Vue.js development, how it compares to React, and why we prefer it.
Yes. React is more popular globally (more jobs, larger community). But Vue is extremely popular in Europe and Asia. It’s the second most-used front-end framework after React.
Does popularity matter? Not for your website. Both frameworks are mature, stable, and well-supported.
Yes. Vue developers are common, though React developers are more common. If you plan to hire an in-house developer, ask them which framework they prefer before we build.
Yes. Vue websites are responsive and work on all devices. There’s no Vue equivalent of React Native for native mobile apps, but you can build mobile apps with Vue using frameworks like Ionic or Capacitor.
Yes, but it’s expensive and rarely worth it unless you have a specific reason (need interactivity, performance, or app-like behavior). Most content sites are better off staying in WordPress.
Angular is more complex and opinionated. It’s popular in enterprise environments but has a steep learning curve. Vue is lighter, more flexible, and easier to learn. We don’t build Angular sites—Vue and React cover our needs.
