I’ve launched a project using the Rocket framework; however, I’ve heard concerns regarding its maintenance activity. Considering these issues, I’m exploring alternative web frameworks in Rust. My current options include Actix and Axum, and I’m interested in hearing detailed insights or personal experiences with both.
Could anyone provide guidance or share their thoughts on which framework may be more robust or actively supported? Detailed comparisons or any other suggestions are welcome to ensure I choose a framework that best suits my project’s long-term stability and performance.
Actix and Axum both have strong capabilities, but my experience leans towards Axum for new projects. Working with Axum, I appreciated its design centered on the Tokio ecosystem and the modularity it offers, which simplifies scaling as the project grows. Although Actix delivers excellent performance and mature tooling, its complexity can sometimes slow down development. Axum’s clean integration with async features and middleware has proved to be a more consistent choice for ensuring long-term stability and maintainability in my applications.
ive tried actix a few times and found it a beast for raw speed. sure, the docs can feel a bit off sometimes, but the community is on it if you get stuck. its a bit rugged but really powerful when you need top performance.