xstate
State machines, statecharts, and actors for complex logic
Key stats
What the data shows
Xstate carries no subscription fee, making it a $0 entry point into state management libraries.
xstate is well regarded, if not quite top-tier, scoring 4.3 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, xstate has seen one of the faster-growing options tracked here, up roughly 1712% across 4 years.
none of the 3 tracked metrics put xstate above the state management libraries average.
xstate dates back to 2015, making it one of the more established names in state management libraries.
Growth over time
xstate compared to the field
| Feature | xstate | State Management Libraries average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 30,402 | 42,420 |
| Forks | 1,410 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Falls short on github stars — 30,402 against a category average of 42,420.
- Popularity score trails the category average: 4.3 / 5 vs. 4.4 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
Is xstate free to use?
Yes — xstate is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is xstate good? What's its rating?
xstate scores 4.3 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a State Management Libraries category average of 4.4.
How many people use xstate?
xstate has roughly 30.4K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 42.4K.
When was xstate founded?
xstate was founded in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Is xstate growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
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