Express vs SmartClient
| Express | SmartClient | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Framework type | backend | full-stack |
| Primary languages | JavaScript | JavaScript, Java |
| Rendering modes | ssr | spa |
| Included ORM | No | No |
| Built-in authentication | No | — |
| Deployment targets | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| License model | open-source | dual-license |
Both are listed in Best Web Frameworks. On Samsung Mobile US Press, SmartClient scores higher on our published basis.