# Backbone.js vs Meteor Comparison

| | Backbone.js | Meteor | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 37 | 25 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Backbone.js | Meteor | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (34 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.9 (34 reviews) | 6.9 (19 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Backbone.js

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Meteor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### JavaScript Web Frameworks

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backbone.js** | 7.6/10 | 9 |
| **Meteor** | N/A | N/A |

#### JavaScript Frameworks

| Feature | Backbone.js | Meteor | 
|---|---|---|
| **Libraries** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Community** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Widgets** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Support** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical Visualization** | 5.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Backbone.js (1):** [JavaScript Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/javascript-web-frameworks)

**Unique to Meteor (1):** [Java Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-web-frameworks)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Backbone.js | Meteor | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 40.0% | 68.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.7% | 13.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 34.3% | 18.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Backbone.js

- **Computer Software:** 22.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.1%
- **Internet:** 11.4%
- **Semiconductors:** 5.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.7%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.9%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.9%
- **Building Materials:** 2.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9%
- **Design:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 22.9%

#### Meteor

- **Computer Software:** 39.1%
- **Financial Services:** 8.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.3%
- **Research:** 4.3%
- **Program Development:** 4.3%
- **Medical Practice:** 4.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Internet:** 4.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.3%
- **Higher Education:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 17.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Backbone.js

- [Express.js](https://www.g2.com/products/express-js/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (132 reviews)
- [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (714 reviews)
- [Progress Kendo UI](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (254 reviews)
- [Angular](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (166 reviews)
- [Underscore.Js](https://www.g2.com/products/underscore-js/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Knockout.js](https://www.g2.com/products/knockout-js/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (48 reviews)
- [Chart.Js](https://www.g2.com/products/chart-js/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)
- [angularjs](https://www.g2.com/products/angularjs/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Ext JS](https://www.g2.com/products/ext-js/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (112 reviews)
- [DevExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (116 reviews)

### Alternatives to Meteor

- [spring.io](https://www.g2.com/products/spring-io/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (320 reviews)
- [JHipster](https://www.g2.com/products/jhipster/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (97 reviews)
- [Vaadin](https://www.g2.com/products/vaadin/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Spark](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-spark/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Grails](https://www.g2.com/products/grails/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Jmix](https://www.g2.com/products/jmix/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [JUnit](https://www.g2.com/products/junit/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Apache OFBiz](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-ofbiz/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Apache Struts](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-struts/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Aurelia](https://www.g2.com/products/aurelia/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (11 reviews)

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### Meteor

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