Framework Comparison
Choosing the right Python framework depends on your project's needs. Here is a comparison of the most popular web frameworks in the ecosystem.
| Feature | Django | Flask | FastAPI | Pyramid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full-stack ("Batteries Included") | Micro-framework | Micro-framework (Modern) | Flexible (Scale-to-size) |
| Async Support | Partial (WSGI/ASGI) | Manual / External | Native (High performance) | Partial |
| ORM | Included (Django ORM) | External (SQLAlchemy/Peewee) | External (SQLAlchemy/Tortoise) | External (Flexible) |
| Typing/Validation | Forms / Serializers | External (WTForms/Marshmallow) | Pydantic (Automated) | Manually configured |
| Learning Curve | Moderate (Large API) | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Best For | Enterprise, Content-heavy apps | Small-medium apps, prototyping | High-speed APIs, microservices | Complex, custom architectures |
Detailed Comparisons
| Comparison Topic | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Speed (Performance) | FastAPI beats almost all competitors due to Starlette and Pydantic. |
| Development Speed | Django is king for getting a full app (with Admin) running in minutes. |
| Simplicity | Flask is the most "Pythonic" and easiest to start for beginners. |
Want to see more comparisons? Check out our standard library references!