Boost.Asio vs POCO

Developers should learn Boost meets developers should learn poco when building cross-platform c++ applications that require robust networking, concurrency, or data handling capabilities, such as server software, iot devices, or enterprise tools. Here's our take.

Boost.Asio

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Boost

Pros

• Asio when building scalable network applications in C++ that require handling multiple connections concurrently, such as web servers, game servers, or real-time communication systems
• Related to: c-plus-plus, networking

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

POCO

Developers should learn POCO when building cross-platform C++ applications that require robust networking, concurrency, or data handling capabilities, such as server software, IoT devices, or enterprise tools

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for projects needing high portability without sacrificing performance, as it abstracts platform-specific details while providing efficient, well-tested components
• Related to: c-plus-plus, networking

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Boost.Asio is a library while POCO is a framework. We picked Boost.Asio based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Boost.Asio wins

Based on overall popularity. Boost.Asio is more widely used, but POCO excels in its own space.