Pros of Sortable

• Wider browser support, including older versions of IE
• More lightweight and focused solely on sorting functionality
• Extensive plugin ecosystem for additional features

Cons of Sortable

• Less modern API design compared to Draggable
• Fewer built-in features for advanced drag and drop scenarios
• Limited official documentation and examples

Code Comparison

Sortable:

new Sortable(document.getElementById('list'), {
  animation: 150,
  ghostClass: 'blue-background-class'
});

Draggable:

new Draggable.Sortable(document.querySelectorAll('ul'), {
  draggable: 'li',
  mirror: {
    appendTo: 'body',
    constrainDimensions: true
  }
});

Both libraries offer straightforward initialization, but Draggable provides a more modern and flexible API with additional options for customization. Sortable's simpler approach may be preferable for basic sorting needs, while Draggable's extensive features cater to more complex drag and drop scenarios.

Sortable excels in its lightweight nature and broad browser support, making it suitable for projects requiring compatibility with older systems. On the other hand, Draggable offers a more comprehensive solution with advanced features and better documentation, albeit with a slightly steeper learning curve.

Pros of react-beautiful-dnd

• Specifically designed for React applications, offering seamless integration
• Provides accessible drag and drop functionality out of the box
• Offers a more declarative API, making it easier to implement complex drag and drop scenarios

Cons of react-beautiful-dnd

• Limited to React applications, not suitable for vanilla JavaScript or other frameworks
• Less flexible for custom styling and animations compared to Draggable
• May have a steeper learning curve for developers not familiar with React concepts

Code Comparison

react-beautiful-dnd:

<DragDropContext onDragEnd={onDragEnd}>
  <Droppable droppableId="list">
    {(provided) => (
      <ul {...provided.droppableProps} ref={provided.innerRef}>
        {items.map((item, index) => (
          <Draggable key={item.id} draggableId={item.id} index={index}>
            {(provided) => (
              <li ref={provided.innerRef} {...provided.draggableProps} {...provided.dragHandleProps}>
                {item.content}
              </li>
            )}
          </Draggable>
        ))}
        {provided.placeholder}
      </ul>
    )}
  </Droppable>
</DragDropContext>

Draggable:

const draggable = new Draggable.Sortable(document.querySelectorAll('ul'), {
  draggable: 'li'
});

draggable.on('sortable:stop', (event) => {
  console.log(`Moved element from index ${event.oldIndex} to ${event.newIndex}`);
});

Pros of Muuri

• More comprehensive grid layout functionality, including responsive layouts and advanced sorting
• Built-in support for animations and transitions
• Smaller file size and potentially better performance

Cons of Muuri

• Less actively maintained, with fewer recent updates
• More complex API, which may have a steeper learning curve
• Limited official documentation compared to Draggable

Code Comparison

Muuri:

const grid = new Muuri('.grid', {
  dragEnabled: true,
  layout: {
    fillGaps: true,
    horizontal: false,
    alignRight: false,
    alignBottom: false,
    rounding: false
  }
});

Draggable:

const sortable = new Sortable(document.querySelectorAll('.container'), {
  draggable: '.item',
  mirror: {
    appendTo: 'body',
    constrainDimensions: true
  }
});

Both libraries offer drag-and-drop functionality, but Muuri provides more built-in options for grid layouts and animations. Draggable, on the other hand, offers a simpler API and is more focused on drag-and-drop interactions. The choice between the two depends on the specific requirements of your project, with Muuri being better suited for complex grid layouts and Draggable for simpler drag-and-drop needs.

Pros of Dragula

• Lightweight and simple to use, with minimal setup required
• Supports nested dragging and touch events out of the box
• Extensive browser support, including older versions

Cons of Dragula

• Less customizable and feature-rich compared to Draggable
• Limited built-in animations and transitions
• Fewer options for handling complex drag-and-drop scenarios

Code Comparison

Dragula:

dragula([document.querySelector('#left'), document.querySelector('#right')])
  .on('drag', function(el) {
    el.className += ' is-moving';
  })
  .on('drop', function(el) {
    el.className = el.className.replace('is-moving', '');
  });

Draggable:

import { Sortable } from '@shopify/draggable';

const sortable = new Sortable(document.querySelectorAll('ul'), {
  draggable: 'li',
  mirror: {
    appendTo: 'body',
    constrainDimensions: true,
  },
});

sortable.on('sortable:start', () => console.log('Drag started'));
sortable.on('sortable:stop', () => console.log('Drag stopped'));

Both libraries offer drag-and-drop functionality, but Draggable provides more advanced features and customization options. Dragula is simpler to set up and use, while Draggable offers greater flexibility for complex scenarios. The code examples demonstrate the difference in setup and event handling between the two libraries.

Pros of react-sortable-hoc

• Specifically designed for React applications, providing seamless integration
• Supports both vertical and horizontal sorting out of the box
• Offers a higher-order component approach, allowing for easy composition

Cons of react-sortable-hoc

• Limited to React ecosystem, not suitable for vanilla JavaScript projects
• May have a steeper learning curve for developers unfamiliar with HOCs
• Less flexible for complex, multi-dimensional dragging scenarios

Code Comparison

react-sortable-hoc:

import { SortableContainer, SortableElement } from 'react-sortable-hoc';

const SortableItem = SortableElement(({value}) => <li>{value}</li>);
const SortableList = SortableContainer(({items}) => {
  return (
    <ul>
      {items.map((value, index) => (
        <SortableItem key={`item-${index}`} index={index} value={value} />
      ))}
    </ul>
  );
});

Draggable:

import { Sortable } from '@shopify/draggable';

const sortable = new Sortable(document.querySelectorAll('ul'), {
  draggable: 'li'
});

sortable.on('sortable:start', () => console.log('sortable:start'));
sortable.on('sortable:sort', () => console.log('sortable:sort'));
sortable.on('sortable:sorted', () => console.log('sortable:sorted'));