NiceGUI 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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NiceGUI
Python UI framework for web-based dashboards and apps
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Reflex
Build full-stack web apps in pure Python
| Feature | NiceGUI | Reflex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16,105 | ★ 28,792 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Streamlit, Gradio | Streamlit, Retool |
Why pick each one
Choose NiceGUI if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.1k 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 NiceGUI or Reflex better?
Neither is universally better. Reflex has the larger community, while NiceGUI is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are NiceGUI and Reflex free and open-source?
Yes. NiceGUI is licensed under MIT and Reflex under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run NiceGUI and Reflex with Docker?
NiceGUI: yes. Reflex: yes.