React Form Comparison
| Feature / Library | tanstack-form | react-hook-form | formik |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Concept | Controller-based | Hooks-based | Hooks-based |
| Installation | @tanstack/react-form | react-hook-form | formik |
| API Surface | Simple and small | Simple and small | Simple and small |
| Sync/Async Validation | useController | useForm and useController | useFormik |
| Error Handling | Centralized (useFormContext) | Centralized (useForm) | Centralized (useFormik) |
| Form State Management | Local (per form) | Local (per form) | Local (per form) |
| Field Array | useFieldArray | useFieldArray | FieldArray |
| Form Submission | onSubmit | handleSubmit | handleSubmit |
| Community & Ecosystem | Growing | Large and mature | Large and mature |
| Official Documentation | tanstack-form Docs | react-hook-form Docs | formik Docs |
NOTES
- All libraries support JavaScript and have plugins for additional functionality.
- The community and ecosystem size can vary over time.
- The comparison is based on the latest stable versions of the libraries at the time of writing.
- This table focuses on the core features of each library; additional features may be available with plugins or extensions.