Language
Zig
Framework Comparison
Ziex vs Jetzig
MIT-licensed Zig web framework with file routing, Zmpl templates, middleware, and automatic HTML/JSON response modes.
License
MIT
Routing
File-based RESTful routes + custom routes
Templating
Zmpl templates (layouts, partials, inheritance)
Default API Format
HTML default + automatic JSON endpoints
Database Layer
JetQuery (PostgreSQL adapter available)
Comparison Table
| Aspect | Ziex | Jetzig |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Zig + ZX component syntax | Zig + Zmpl templates |
| Routing | File-system routing for pages/layouts + co-located route handlers | File-based view routing to Zig functions + custom routes |
| HTML Rendering | Component-driven rendering with JSX-like syntax | Zmpl templates with layouts/partials and static rendering support |
| Response Defaults | Page rendering by default; API behavior via route handlers | HTML default, with automatic JSON endpoints (.json/Accept header) |
| Static Generation | Static export with options.static params/getParams | Static content generation and static param definitions |
| Middleware | Route/page middleware in app stack | Custom middleware chain with built-in htmx middleware |
| State/Auth | Cookie APIs + proxy state patterns for auth/session flows | Built-in cookies and sessions |
| Database | Bring your own data layer/integration | JetQuery integration (PostgreSQL adapter available) |
| Tooling | zx CLI (init/dev/serve/export/transpile) + editor integrations | jetzig CLI (init/server/generate) |
Practical Notes
Where Jetzig shines
- Full Zig stack with a pragmatic MVC-like developer experience.
- Automatic dual-mode responses (HTML and JSON) from the same view data model.
- Mature docs, generators, and active community channels.
What to consider
- Template-first architecture differs from component-oriented UI composition.
- Main branch targets Zig nightly master, so teams should track compiler updates.
- Database layer is opinionated around JetQuery patterns.