Compare Backbone.js and Express.js 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Backbone.js
Star Rating
(37)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Backbone.jsExpress.js
Star Rating
(129)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Express.jsSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Backbone.js has a solid library support rating of 8.3, but reviewers mention that Express.js excels with a rating of 9.4, highlighting its extensive middleware options that enhance functionality.
- Reviewers say that while Backbone.js offers decent community support with a rating of 6.9, Express.js shines in this area with a rating of 9.1, as users appreciate the active community and abundant resources available for troubleshooting and development.
- G2 users mention that Backbone.js has a lower graphical visualization rating of 5.8, which can hinder data representation, whereas Express.js users report a much better experience with a rating of 8.1, benefiting from its integration with various visualization libraries.
- Users on G2 highlight that Backbone.js has a mobile support rating of 7.9, which is satisfactory, but Express.js outperforms it with an 8.7 rating, making it a better choice for mobile application development.
- Reviewers mention that Backbone.js has a product direction rating of 5.9, indicating some uncertainty about its future, while Express.js boasts a strong 9.4, suggesting a clear and positive trajectory that users find reassuring.
- Users say that the ease of setup for Backbone.js is rated at 8.8, which is commendable, but Express.js users report an even smoother experience with a rating of 9.1, making it a more user-friendly option for new developers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backbone.js
No pricing availableExpress.js
No pricing availableFree Trial
Backbone.js
No trial information availableExpress.js
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
34
9.0
111
Ease of Use
8.1
34
8.9
112
Ease of Setup
8.8
13
9.1
27
Ease of Admin
8.1
13
8.7
24
Quality of Support
7.8
31
8.7
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
12
8.6
20
Product Direction (% positive)
5.9
34
9.4
112
Features by Category
JavaScript Frameworks
8.3
9
9.4
90
6.9
7
9.1
88
8.6
6
8.6
66
8.1
9
9.2
81
5.8
6
8.1
59
7.9
8
8.7
65
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backbone.js and Express.js are categorized as JavaScript Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Backbone.js has no unique categories
Express.js has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Backbone.js
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Express.js
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
22.9%
Information Technology and Services
17.1%
Internet
11.4%
Semiconductors
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Other
37.1%
Computer Software
32.8%
Information Technology and Services
23.2%
Internet
6.4%
Program Development
4.0%
Higher Education
4.0%
Other
29.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Backbone.js
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rolland István O.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Powerful ans simple API for JSON data manipulation via for Model and Collection.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Its limited functionality compared to more modern front-end frameworks. and doesnt enforce a specific way of organizing the code or implementing certain features.
Express.js
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ashutosh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best thing about Express.js is the easy to understand MVC structure and built in express modules like express fileupload and the express.Router() for routing in your application.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Verified User in Higher Education
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Rolland István O.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Powerful ans simple API for JSON data manipulation via for Model and Collection.
Ashutosh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best thing about Express.js is the easy to understand MVC structure and built in express modules like express fileupload and the express.Router() for routing in your application.
Verified User in Computer Software
Its limited functionality compared to more modern front-end frameworks. and doesnt enforce a specific way of organizing the code or implementing certain features.
Verified User in Higher Education
Verified User in Higher Education
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Discussions
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What is express JS good for?
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FG
Express is a web framework to manage in a simple way web application/APIs. It makes it simple to manage HTTP routing, handling stuff like authentication,...Read more
What are the features of Express?
1 comment
FG
express is a Node.js framework made to simplify developing web apps. Without express it must be used the Node.js native 'http' module, making quite verbose...Read more
What is difference between node JS and express JS?
1 comment
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NodeJS is the server-side runtime environment to run JS files outside the browser.
ExpressJS is a small framework that sits on top of Nodejs to simplify API...Read more
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