Although CSS is a powerful tool to enhance your websites, it can cause trouble and slow down your development process due to its complexity. As a result, CSS frameworks are made to save you from all the nuisance. Two of the most popular frameworks out there are BootStrap and Tailwind. I will compare them in each category and help you determine which one is the best fit for your project.

1. Easiness

BootStrap is known for its ease of use, with pre-designed UI components (buttons, forms, navbar, …). This can be incredibly time-saving and easy when you don’t want to put a lot of emphasis on the design element. On the other hand, Tailwind requires developers to learn a new set of classes that define specific styles, such as w-full for full width. Therefore, those who use this framework need to have a strong foundation in CSS to use it effectively.

2. Customizability

As BootStrap offers pre-built elements, it becomes restricted in customizability. Users can only choose from a set of color schemes and designs, which limits their creativity and uniqueness. Subsequently, websites that use BootStrap tend to look the same and are hard to stand out. Tailwind, however, is more flexible. One of the key features of Tailwindcss is its use of utility classes, which allow developers to define specific styles for elements using a set of predefined classes. This approach allows users to set their websites apart from the other and create a great impression on the viewers.

3. Popularity

BootStrap has a larger user base and a longer history, which means that it has a wider range of plugins and resources available. Therefore, users from this framework can get help and guidance from a big community. However, recently, Tailwind has been growing strong in their number of users due to its convenience and flexibility, so users are not at a disadvantage from resources and help either.

4.  Performance

When it comes to performance, both frameworks offer good performance, but Tailwind is known for its ability to generate smaller CSS files, which can improve page load times.

To conclude, both BootStrap and Tailwind are great choices for web developers. BootStrap offers a more rigid approach to styling, making it easier for new developers to get started, while Tailwind offers a more customizable approach that can be beneficial for complex web applications. If you are a beginner who is learning different parts of web development, I recommend using BootStrap for its quickness and easiness. If you are an experienced programmer, then Tailwind is definitely the better choice, as you can create greater design with it.