There are 3 open-source alternatives to React Router in this directory. The most popular is Nuqs with 10.3k GitHub stars, followed by TanStack Router(9.2k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuqs Type-safe search parameters state manager for React frameworks, functioning like useState but stored in the URL query string, enhancing URL-based state management in React applications. | 10.3k | TypeScript | MIT License |
| 2 | TanStack Router A fully typesafe Router for React and other frameworks, featuring built-in caching, first-class search-param APIs, client-side cache integration, and isomorphic rendering. | 9.2k | TypeScript | MIT License |
| 3 | Expo Router [ARCHIVE]: Expo Router has moved to expo/expo. The file-based router for universal React Native applications. | 1.4k | TypeScript | — |
Type-safe search parameters state manager for React frameworks, functioning like useState but stored in the URL query string, enhancing URL-based state management in React applications.
A fully typesafe Router for React and other frameworks, featuring built-in caching, first-class search-param APIs, client-side cache integration, and isomorphic rendering.
[ARCHIVE]: Expo Router has moved to expo/expo. The file-based router for universal React Native applications.
The top three are Nuqs(10.3k stars), TanStack Router(9.2k stars), Expo Router(1.4k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
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