Compare Backbone.js and Knockout.js

At a Glance
Backbone.js
Backbone.js
Star Rating
(37)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Knockout.js
Knockout.js
Star Rating
(48)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Knockout.js

Backbone.js vs Knockout.js

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Knockout.js easier to use and set up. However, reviewers felt that administration of both products was equally easy, and preferred doing business with Backbone.js overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Knockout.js meets the needs of their business better than Backbone.js.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Backbone.js is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Backbone.js over Knockout.js.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backbone.js
No pricing available
Knockout.js
No pricing available
Free Trial
Backbone.js
No trial information available
Knockout.js
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
34
8.0
40
Ease of Use
8.1
34
8.2
41
Ease of Setup
8.8
13
9.4
8
Ease of Admin
8.1
13
8.1
7
Quality of Support
7.8
31
7.6
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
12
6.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
5.9
34
5.0
40
Features by Category
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7.6
9
7.4
8
JavaScript Frameworks
8.3
9
7.4
7
6.9
7
7.2
6
8.6
6
6.7
6
8.1
9
8.3
5
5.8
6
7.3
5
7.9
8
7.3
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backbone.js
Backbone.js
Knockout.js
Knockout.js
Backbone.js and Knockout.js are categorized as JavaScript Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Backbone.js
Backbone.js has no unique categories
Knockout.js
Knockout.js has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Backbone.js
Backbone.js
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.3%
Knockout.js
Knockout.js
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Backbone.js
Backbone.js
Computer Software
22.9%
Information Technology and Services
17.1%
Internet
11.4%
Semiconductors
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Other
37.1%
Knockout.js
Knockout.js
Computer Software
42.2%
Information Technology and Services
24.4%
Internet
8.9%
Financial Services
4.4%
Publishing
2.2%
Other
17.8%
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Discussions
Backbone.js
Backbone.js Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Backbone.js has no discussions with answers
Knockout.js
Knockout.js Discussions
How do I download knockout JS?
1 Comment
Aman K.
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https://knockoutjs.com/downloads/index.htmlRead more
Is knockout JS dead?
1 Comment
Monty the Mongoose crying
Knockout.js has no more discussions with answers