yjd vs CKEditor 5
CKEditor 5 is a powerful, enterprise-grade editor with real-time collaboration and a custom document model. It is also large and dual-licensed (GPL or commercial). yjd targets a different niche: a tiny, ISC-licensed, framework-agnostic editor for everyday rich text, without a build pipeline or a license decision.
At a glance
| yjd | CKEditor 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bundle size | ~17 KB min → ~75 KB full (gzip), tree-shakeable | ~200+ KB (build-dependent) |
| Dependencies | None (zero runtime deps) | Many internal packages |
| Frameworks | React, Vue 3/2, Angular, AngularJS, Svelte, vanilla | Official React, Vue, Angular wrappers |
| TypeScript types | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| License | ISC | GPL-2+ or commercial |
| Best for | Comments, chat/prompt inputs, blog & social posts, light CMS | Enterprise editing, real-time collaboration |
Facts, not a scorecard — both are capable editors. Sizes are approximate and vary with configuration/plugins; figures for CKEditor 5 come from its public docs (https://ckeditor.com/ckeditor-5). The trade-offs are below.
Which should you pick?
Choose CKEditor 5 when
- First-class real-time collaboration
- Deep, structured document model
- Enterprise support + features
You need enterprise collaboration, revision history, and a structured model, and the GPL/commercial license fits.
Choose yjd when
- Much smaller; no build tooling required
- Permissive ISC license, no commercial tier
- One editor across every framework + vanilla
You want a small, permissively-licensed editor for comments/posts/chat with no license gymnastics.
Try yjd
A real editor, ~17 KB, zero dependencies. Install: npm i @oix1987/yjd. It runs in React, Vue, Angular and vanilla.
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