EJS vs Handlebars.js

Developers should learn EJS when building server-rendered web applications with Node meets developers should learn handlebars. Here's our take.

EJS

Nice Pick

Developers should learn EJS when building server-rendered web applications with Node

Pros

• js, as it provides an easy way to create dynamic HTML content without complex syntax
• Related to: node-js, express-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Handlebars.js

Developers should learn Handlebars

Pros

• js when building dynamic web applications that require clean separation of logic and presentation, such as in single-page applications (SPAs) or server-side rendering with Node
• Related to: javascript, mustache-templating

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. EJS is a template engine while Handlebars.js is a library. We picked EJS based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

EJS wins

Based on overall popularity. EJS is more widely used, but Handlebars.js excels in its own space.