Gradio vs Reflex
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Gradio
Build and share machine learning web interfaces fast
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Reflex
Build full-stack web apps in pure Python
| Feature | Gradio | Reflex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 43,313 | ★ 28,792 |
| First released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Retool | Streamlit, Retool |
Why pick each one
Choose Gradio if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 43.3k GitHub stars
Choose Reflex if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 28.8k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Gradio or Reflex better?
Gradio is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Reflex if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Gradio and Reflex free and open-source?
Yes. Gradio is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Reflex under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gradio and Reflex with Docker?
Gradio: yes. Reflex: yes.