Executive Summary
- React Native shines with web‑aligned stacks and easy hiring
- Flutter excels at pixel‑perfect UI and consistent performance
- Choose based on team skills, target UX and timeline rather than hype
Delivery Speed
React Native often ships faster when teams already use React/TypeScript. Flutter can match speed with strong Dart fluency and ready‑made widgets.
Performance & UX
Flutter provides consistent rendering and smooth animations out of the box. React Native performance is excellent with modern architectures and careful profiling.
Hiring & Maintainability
React/TypeScript talent pools are broad; Flutter is growing quickly. For cross‑platform MVPs, either choice works—bias toward your team’s strengths.