Compare Backbone.js and Underscore.Js 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% 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.jsUnderscore.Js
Star Rating
(14)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Underscore.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 Underscore.js outshines it with a rating of 8.9, indicating a more extensive and versatile set of utility functions.
- Reviewers mention that while Backbone.js has a community rating of 6.9, Underscore.js boasts a significantly higher community rating of 8.6, suggesting a more active and supportive user base for troubleshooting and collaboration.
- G2 users highlight that Backbone.js offers decent browser support with a rating of 8.1, but users on G2 note that Underscore.js excels in this area with a rating of 9.0, ensuring better compatibility across different web environments.
- Users say that both frameworks have their strengths in mobile support, with Backbone.js rated at 7.9 and Underscore.js slightly better at 8.0, but reviewers mention that the difference is minimal and may not significantly impact mobile application development.
- Reviewers mention that Backbone.js has a product direction rating of 5.9, which indicates some concerns about its future development, while Underscore.js has a more favorable rating of 8.2, suggesting a more promising trajectory for updates and enhancements.
- Users report that the ease of use for both products is relatively close, with Backbone.js at 8.1 and Underscore.js at 8.3, but reviewers mention that Underscore.js's utility functions make it slightly more user-friendly for developers looking for quick solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backbone.js
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
34
8.9
14
Ease of Use
8.1
34
8.3
14
Ease of Setup
8.8
13
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.1
13
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
31
8.0
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
12
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
5.9
34
8.2
13
Features by Category
JavaScript Frameworks
8.3
9
8.9
6
6.9
7
8.6
7
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
9
9.0
7
5.8
6
Not enough data
7.9
8
8.0
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backbone.js and Underscore.Js are categorized as JavaScript Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Backbone.js has no unique categories
Underscore.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.)
Underscore.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%
Information Technology and Services
28.6%
Computer Software
28.6%
Real Estate
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Financial Services
7.1%
Other
21.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Backbone.js
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I like the separation of concerns. I can use model, view or router separetelly without dependencies. It's really usefull for me.
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.
Underscore.Js
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dilip K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best part of the underscore.js is the collection helper functions and underscore.string functions which can be used in almost all projects.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Robert A. F.
Verified User in Chemicals
This product should have the capacity to deploy part of the tools, rather than the product, as a whole.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
I like the separation of concerns. I can use model, view or router separetelly without dependencies. It's really usefull for me.
Dilip K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The best part of the underscore.js is the collection helper functions and underscore.string functions which can be used in almost all projects.
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.
Robert A. F.
Verified User in Chemicals
This product should have the capacity to deploy part of the tools, rather than the product, as a whole.
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