yjd vs Summernote
Summernote is a Bootstrap-styled WYSIWYG that depends on jQuery (and Bootstrap for its look). If you are already on that stack it is convenient. yjd needs neither: it is a modern, dependency-free ES module with its own styles, so you are not pulling jQuery just for an editor.
At a glance
| yjd | Summernote | |
|---|---|---|
| Bundle size | ~17 KB min → ~75 KB full (gzip), tree-shakeable | ~40 KB gzip (+ jQuery + Bootstrap) |
| Dependencies | None (zero runtime deps) | jQuery + Bootstrap |
| Frameworks | React, Vue 3/2, Angular, AngularJS, Svelte, vanilla | jQuery/Bootstrap + community wrappers |
| TypeScript types | ✓ Yes | ~ Community |
| License | ISC | MIT |
| Best for | Comments, chat/prompt inputs, blog & social posts, light CMS | Existing jQuery/Bootstrap apps |
Facts, not a scorecard — both are capable editors. Sizes are approximate and vary with configuration/plugins; figures for Summernote come from its public docs (https://summernote.org). The trade-offs are below.
Which should you pick?
Choose Summernote when
- Turnkey inside a jQuery/Bootstrap app
- Familiar Bootstrap look
- Long-standing, widely used
Your app already ships jQuery and Bootstrap and you want a matching editor.
Choose yjd when
- No jQuery or Bootstrap dependency
- Modern ES module, tree-shakeable
- Runs in React/Vue/Angular, not just jQuery
You want a modern, dependency-free editor without adding jQuery/Bootstrap.
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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