Pros of DHTMLX/gantt

• More mature and feature-rich, with a longer development history
• Extensive documentation and examples available
• Offers both open-source and commercial versions with additional features

Cons of DHTMLX/gantt

• Less flexible and customizable compared to gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar
• Steeper learning curve due to its comprehensive feature set
• Commercial version required for some advanced features

Code Comparison

gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar:

import { gantt } from 'gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar';

const g = new gantt('#container', {
  list: { columns: ['id', 'text'] },
  chart: { time: { zoom: 20, period: 'day' } }
});

DHTMLX/gantt:

gantt.init("gantt_here");
gantt.parse({
  data: [
    { id: 1, text: "Task 1", start_date: "2023-05-01", duration: 3 },
    { id: 2, text: "Task 2", start_date: "2023-05-04", duration: 2 }
  ]
});

Both libraries offer easy initialization and data parsing, but DHTMLX/gantt has a more straightforward API for basic usage. gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar provides more granular control over chart configuration.

Pros of jQueryGantt

• Lightweight and easy to integrate with existing jQuery-based projects
• Supports resource management and allocation
• Includes built-in export functionality for PDF and PNG formats

Cons of jQueryGantt

• Relies on jQuery, which may not be ideal for modern web applications
• Less frequent updates and maintenance compared to gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar
• Limited customization options for advanced use cases

Code Comparison

gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar:

import { gantt } from 'gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar';

const g = new gantt('#container', {
  items: [...],
  rows: [...],
  columns: [...]
});

jQueryGantt:

$("#gantt").gantt({
  source: tasks,
  scale: "weeks",
  minScale: "days",
  maxScale: "months"
});

The code comparison shows that gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar uses a more modern, modular approach with ES6 imports, while jQueryGantt relies on jQuery plugin syntax. gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar offers more granular control over items, rows, and columns, whereas jQueryGantt provides a simpler configuration with predefined options like scale and source.

Pros of tui.calendar

• More comprehensive and feature-rich calendar solution
• Better documentation and examples
• Larger community and more frequent updates

Cons of tui.calendar

• Steeper learning curve due to more complex API
• Heavier in terms of file size and performance impact

Code Comparison

tui.calendar:

import Calendar from '@toast-ui/calendar';

const calendar = new Calendar('#calendar', {
  defaultView: 'week',
  template: {
    time: function(schedule) {
      return moment(schedule.start.getTime()).format('HH:mm');
    }
  }
});

gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar:

import { gantt } from 'gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar';

const g = new gantt('#gantt', {
  list: {
    columns: {
      data: [
        { id: 'id', header: 'ID', width: 50 },
        { id: 'name', header: 'Name', width: 200 }
      ]
    }
  }
});

Both libraries offer calendar functionality, but tui.calendar focuses more on traditional calendar views, while gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar specializes in Gantt charts and timeline views. tui.calendar provides more built-in features for general calendar use, while gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar offers more flexibility for project management and scheduling tasks.

Pros of bootstrap-datepicker

• Lightweight and focused on date picking functionality
• Extensive browser compatibility, including older versions
• Easy integration with Bootstrap for consistent styling

Cons of bootstrap-datepicker

• Limited to date selection, lacking timeline or scheduling features
• Less suitable for complex project management or scheduling tasks
• Fewer customization options for advanced use cases

Code Comparison

bootstrap-datepicker:

$('#datepicker').datepicker({
    format: 'mm/dd/yyyy',
    startDate: '-3d'
});

gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar:

const gstc = GSTC({
  element: document.getElementById('gstc'),
  config: {
    list: { rows: rows },
    chart: { items: items }
  }
});

The code snippets demonstrate the simplicity of bootstrap-datepicker for basic date selection, while gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar offers more complex configuration for timeline and scheduling functionality.

bootstrap-datepicker is ideal for simple date input needs, while gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar is better suited for comprehensive project management and scheduling applications requiring visual timelines and advanced features.