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A user asks: "Should I use React or Vue for my new project?" They haven't given any context about their project. Respond in a way that's helpful without being wishy-washy — ask the RIGHT clarifying questions (max 4) and explain why each question matters for the decision.

14 models responded

Claude FableAnthropic
high10.0

Judge: Asks exactly four questions, each of which would genuinely flip the recommendation, with specific bidirectional reasoning (React Native/Next.js vs Vue's batteries-included stack, ecosystem availability biting late). Crucially, it avoids wishy-washiness by committing to a reasoned default — React under uncertainty — while flagging when Vue is the deliberate pick. Both hard constraints clearly met.

Good question, and the honest answer is: it depends on a few specific things — but not the things people usually argue about (performance and syntax preferences are mostly a wash). Here's what actuall...
anthropic/claude-fable-5 · 2026-06-11
DeepSeek V4DeepSeek
high9.7

Judge: Exactly four well-chosen, largely orthogonal questions (template vs JSX preference, scale/longevity, mobile roadmap, opinionated vs assemble-your-own), each with reasoning that explicitly shows which answer pushes toward React or Vue with concrete examples (Pinia/Vite, React Native, Nuxt). Slightly less committal than ideal since it offers no default lean, but it engages decisively within each question. Very clear and well-organized.

Great question — but without any context, a straight recommendation would be irresponsible. The good news: React and Vue are both fantastic, and the right choice becomes glaringly obvious once you cla...
deepseek/deepseek-v4-pro · 2026-06-10
GPT-5.4OpenAI
high9.2

Judge: Asks exactly 4 questions (team expertise/hiring, complexity trajectory, speed vs ecosystem depth, hard stack constraints), each with an explicit explanation of how the answer pushes toward React or Vue with concrete examples like Next vs Nuxt. It avoids wishy-washiness by stating default recommendations and a decisive rule of thumb up front. Question 3 is a bit abstract, but overall this is a confident, well-reasoned response that meets both hard constraints.

It depends, but you can make this decision quickly with a few high-impact questions. My default recommendation • Use React if you want the safest default: biggest ecosystem, more hiring availability,...
openai/gpt-5.4 · 2026-06-11
GPT-5.5OpenAI
high8.7

Judge: Asks exactly four questions, each with an explicit 'why it matters', and takes a confident stance by stating default leans up front and at the end — the opposite of wishy-washy. Questions 2 and 3 (scale/ecosystem and hiring/ecosystem) overlap somewhat, so the set isn't maximally orthogonal, but each answer would still meaningfully push the decision. Excellent structure and directness.

Without more context, I wouldn’t choose based on “which is better.” I’d choose based on your project constraints. My default rule: • Choose React if hiring, ecosystem breadth, long-term scaling, or R...
openai/gpt-5.5 · 2026-06-10
high8.0
Run 1 of 2

Judge: Asks exactly 4 clarifying questions (within the max 4 limit), each with clear explanation of why it matters. Questions are well-chosen: team skills, project scale/complexity, ecosystem needs, and long-term maintainability. Each question includes reasoning about how the answer would influence the recommendation. Slightly verbose but substantive.

Choosing between React and Vue without any project context is tough, as both are excellent choices. To give you the best advice, I need a little more information. Here are the clarifying questions tha...
gemini/gemini-2.5-flash · 2026-03-02avg: 8.4
DeepSeek R1DeepSeek
high7.8

Judge: Asks exactly 4 well-chosen clarifying questions, each with a clear explanation of why it matters. Team experience (question 1) is correctly prioritized as most impactful. The explanations connect each question to the React vs Vue tradeoff, though they could push harder on specifically how answers would flip the recommendation. The tone avoids wishy-washiness while remaining neutral. The questions are substantive and would genuinely help narrow the decision.

Great question. Since both React and Vue are excellent choices for modern web projects, the right one depends entirely on your specific context. Here are the key clarifying questions to help you decid...
deepseek/deepseek-reasoner · 2026-03-02
Claude OpusAnthropic
high7.6
Run 1 of 2

Judge: Asks exactly 4 clarifying questions, each with explanation of why it matters. Questions are relevant (experience level, scale, hiring needs, greenfield vs integration). Each question includes how it would push toward React or Vue. However, some reasoning is slightly outdated or oversimplified (Vue's learning curve advantage has narrowed, React's 'owning the entire application' is less true with modern patterns). Not wishy-washy - shows clear directional preferences.

I'll help you choose between React and Vue, but the right choice depends on a few key factors. Let me ask you four questions that will make a real difference in this decision: 1. What's your team's c...
anthropic/claude-opus-4-20250514 · 2026-03-01avg: 8.8
o4-miniOpenAI
high7.6

Judge: Asks exactly 4 clarifying questions, each with a clear 'why it matters' explanation. Questions cover app complexity, team familiarity, batteries-included vs flexibility, and long-term needs (SSR, mobile). Each explanation connects to how the answer would push toward React or Vue. Slightly formulaic -- could be stronger by showing more personal technical opinion or hinting at recommendations based on common patterns.

Here are four key questions to help steer you toward React or Vue—each one digs into a crucial dimension of your project: 1. What’s the size and complexity of your app (number of views, dynamic data ...
openai/o4-mini · 2026-03-02
Claude HaikuAnthropic
medium7.4
Run 1 of 2

Judge: Four good clarifying questions with explanations of why each matters. Team size/experience and timeline are somewhat generic but the reasoning connecting them to React vs Vue is specific. The honest take at the end shows confidence without being pushy. Could be stronger on questions that truly flip the recommendation (e.g., SSR needs, existing codebase).

Here are the 4 questions that actually matter: 1. How large is your team, and what's their experience level? Why: React has a bigger job market and more tutorials, so it's safer for hiring/onboarding...
anthropic/claude-haiku-4-5-20251001 · 2026-03-01avg: 7.4
Claude SonnetAnthropic
high7.2
Run 1 of 2

Judge: Asks exactly 4 questions, each with an explanation of why it matters. Questions are relevant (team experience, app type, integration/hiring, stability vs speed). The reasoning connecting each question to the React vs Vue choice is present but somewhat generic -- e.g., 'React has a larger job market' is standard advice. Could be sharper about which specific answers would flip the recommendation. Avoids being wishy-washy by providing directional guidance.

I can't give you a solid recommendation without knowing more about your specific situation. Here are the key questions that will determine the right choice: 1. What's your team's JavaScript experienc...
anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-20250514 · 2026-03-01avg: 7.7
high6.4

Judge: Asks four reasonable questions with explanations, satisfying the constraints, but the explanations are hedged and somewhat generic ('React often has an edge', 'Vue can be a smoother fit') rather than crisply direction-flipping. It also withholds any default stance until the user answers, which leans toward the wishy-washiness the prompt asked to avoid.

I can help you choose, but the right answer depends on a few project details. These are the 4 most important questions I’d ask: 1. What kind of app are you building? - Example: marketing site, d...
openai/gpt-5.4-mini · 2026-06-10
Phi-4Microsoft
high5.6
Run 1 of 2

Judge: Asks exactly 4 clarifying questions with explanations, meeting hard constraints. The questions cover scale, team expertise, performance, and maintenance — all relevant. However, the reasoning is somewhat generic and doesn't strongly connect each answer to a specific React-or-Vue recommendation. For example, saying React has 'Facebook ecosystem' and is good for large apps while Vue is 'simpler' are broad generalizations. Doesn't mention ecosystem-specific factors like Next.js, Nuxt, TypeScript support, or bundle size.

To provide a well-informed recommendation on whether to use React or Vue for your new project, it’s essential to gather some context about your specific needs. Here are four key clarifying questions a...
ollama/phi4 · 2026-03-01avg: 6.2
GPT-4oOpenAI
high5.3

Judge: Asks exactly 4 questions with explanations, but the questions are generic (project scale, team experience, performance, ecosystem) rather than discriminating ones that would actually flip the recommendation. Shows no personal technical opinion, reading as 'it depends' wrapped in structure.

To help you decide whether to use React or Vue for your new project, it's important to gather more information about your specific needs and constraints. Here are four clarifying questions that can gu...
openai/gpt-4o · 2026-03-01
high4.8
Run 1 of 2

Judge: Asks exactly 4 questions with explanations for each. However, the questions are generic (team size, requirements, performance, legacy code) rather than the sharp differentiating questions that would actually flip the recommendation (e.g., TypeScript-first? Need SSR? Existing component library? How much do you value official opinionation vs flexibility?). The explanations contain inaccuracies (React and Vue have similar performance characteristics; claiming Vue is 'easier to learn' is debatable).

Choosing between React and Vue depends on several factors, so let's break it down together. Here are four clarifying questions to help us narrow down which library is more suitable for your project: ...
ollama/llama3.1:8b · 2026-03-01avg: 4.9