Best Python Web (2025)

Ranked picks for python web. No "it depends."

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Django

The web framework for perfectionists with deadlines, because who doesn't love batteries included?

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The web framework for perfectionists with deadlines, because who doesn't love batteries included?

Pros

  • +Built-in admin panel saves hours of CRUD work
  • +ORM makes database interactions a breeze
  • +Excellent security features out of the box
  • +Scalable and battle-tested for large projects

Cons

  • -Monolithic structure can feel bloated for simple apps
  • -Learning curve is steep if you're new to Python frameworks

The microframework that's actually micro. Perfect for when you want to build a web app without the bloat of Django.

Pros

  • +Lightweight and minimalistic, making it easy to get started quickly
  • +Flexible and unopinionated, allowing you to choose your own tools and libraries
  • +Great for small to medium-sized projects or APIs
  • +Extensive documentation and a large, supportive community

Cons

  • -Lacks built-in features like an ORM or admin panel, requiring more manual setup
  • -Can become unwieldy for large, complex applications without careful architecture
Compare:vs Django

The Python framework that makes you feel like a genius, until you realize you're just using type hints.

Pros

  • +Automatic OpenAPI documentation generation
  • +Built-in data validation with Pydantic
  • +Async support out of the box

Cons

  • -Dependency injection can get messy in large projects
  • -Steeper learning curve for beginners compared to Flask

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