Comparison · Component dev environments
Storybook vs
Ladle.
Storybook is the industry default. Ladle is faster but less feature-rich; only worth it for greenfield Vite projects.
Vedwix verdict
Default to Storybook
When each wins · 01
Pick by use case.
When Storybook wins
Storybook
Default — biggest ecosystem, mature tooling, broadest compatibility.
When Ladle wins
Ladle
You want speed above all and your stack is Vite-only.
Feature-by-feature · 02
Direct comparison.
| Feature | Storybook | Ladle |
|---|---|---|
| Ecosystem | Massive | Smaller |
| Speed | Slower | Very fast |
| Add-ons | Hundreds | Few |
| Test integration | Excellent | Good |
| A11y testing | Built-in | Manual |
| Visual regression | Native (Chromatic) | Manual |
Need help deciding?
We've shipped
both.
If you're evaluating these for a real project, we can walk through the trade-offs in 30 minutes — no sales pitch.
Talk to usVedwix take · 03
Our take.
Storybook by default. Ladle only when speed is the top priority and you're Vite-native.