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title: "ReactUse vs usehooks-ts: Which React Hooks Library Should You Choose?"
description: "A detailed comparison of ReactUse and usehooks-ts — two popular React hooks libraries. Compare features, hook count, SSR support, TypeScript integration, and more."
date: 2026-03-17
canonical: https://reactuse.com/blog/reactuse-vs-usehooks-ts/
---

# ReactUse vs usehooks-ts: Which React Hooks Library Should You Choose?

Both [ReactUse](https://reactuse.com) (`@reactuses/core`) and [usehooks-ts](https://usehooks-ts.com/) are TypeScript-first React hooks libraries that aim to reduce boilerplate in your components. They share a similar philosophy -- provide clean, reusable hooks with excellent type inference -- but they differ significantly in scope, SSR handling, and browser API coverage.

We maintain ReactUse, so we have a perspective. We have done our best to be fair and acknowledge what usehooks-ts does well.

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## At a Glance

| Feature | ReactUse | usehooks-ts |
|---|---|---|
| **Hook count** | 100+ | ~30 |
| **TypeScript-first** | Yes | Yes |
| **Tree-shakable** | Yes | Yes |
| **SSR-safe** | Yes (internal `isBrowser` guards) | Varies by hook |
| **Bundle size per hook** | Small | Small |
| **Categories** | Browser, State, Element, Sensor, Animation, Effect | General-purpose |
| **Interactive demos** | Yes | No (source code shown) |
| **Browser API hooks** | Geolocation, Clipboard, Fullscreen, Speech, Notifications, etc. | Limited |
| **DOM observer hooks** | IntersectionObserver, ResizeObserver, MutationObserver | IntersectionObserver only |
| **Maintenance** | Active | Active |

## Code Comparison: useLocalStorage

**ReactUse:**

```tsx
import { useLocalStorage } from "@reactuses/core";

function Settings() {
  const [theme, setTheme] = useLocalStorage("theme", "light");
  return (
    <button onClick={() => setTheme(theme === "light" ? "dark" : "light")}>
      Current: {theme}
    </button>
  );
}
```

**usehooks-ts:**

```tsx
import { useLocalStorage } from "usehooks-ts";

function Settings() {
  const [theme, setTheme] = useLocalStorage("theme", "light");
  return (
    <button onClick={() => setTheme(theme === "light" ? "dark" : "light")}>
      Current: {theme}
    </button>
  );
}
```

The API is nearly identical here. Both return a `[value, setter]` tuple that mirrors `useState`. This is one of the strongest points of usehooks-ts -- its API is clean and familiar.

## Code Comparison: useMediaQuery

**ReactUse:**

```tsx
import { useMediaQuery } from "@reactuses/core";

function ResponsiveLayout() {
  const isMobile = useMediaQuery("(max-width: 768px)");
  return <div>{isMobile ? "Mobile" : "Desktop"}</div>;
}
```

**usehooks-ts:**

```tsx
import { useMediaQuery } from "usehooks-ts";

function ResponsiveLayout() {
  const isMobile = useMediaQuery("(max-width: 768px)");
  return <div>{isMobile ? "Mobile" : "Desktop"}</div>;
}
```

Again, very similar. Both libraries return a boolean. The difference shows up at the SSR layer -- ReactUse internally guards the `window.matchMedia` call so it returns `false` safely during server rendering without any extra work from you.

## Code Comparison: useDebounce

**ReactUse:**

```tsx
import { useDebounceFn } from "@reactuses/core";

function Search() {
  const { run } = useDebounceFn((query: string) => {
    fetch(`/api/search?q=${query}`);
  }, 300);

  return <input onChange={(e) => run(e.target.value)} />;
}
```

**usehooks-ts:**

```tsx
import { useDebounceCallback } from "usehooks-ts";

function Search() {
  const debouncedFetch = useDebounceCallback((query: string) => {
    fetch(`/api/search?q=${query}`);
  }, 300);

  return <input onChange={(e) => debouncedFetch(e.target.value)} />;
}
```

Both work well. ReactUse additionally provides `useThrottleFn`, `useDebouncedValue`, and `useThrottledValue` for more granular control.

## SSR Safety

This is the most important practical difference between the two libraries.

ReactUse checks `isBrowser` internally in every hook that accesses `window`, `document`, or `navigator`. You never need to write `typeof window !== "undefined"` yourself. This means ReactUse hooks work out of the box with Next.js, Remix, and any other SSR framework.

usehooks-ts leaves SSR handling inconsistent. Some hooks guard browser APIs, others do not. If you are building an SSR application, you may need to wrap usehooks-ts hooks in your own guards or use dynamic imports, which adds complexity.

## When to Choose usehooks-ts

usehooks-ts is a solid choice when:

- You need only a handful of common hooks (localStorage, media query, debounce, click outside)
- Your project is a client-only SPA with no SSR requirements
- You want the smallest possible dependency footprint
- You prefer reading source code inline in the docs -- usehooks-ts shows every implementation directly

usehooks-ts does what it does well. Its implementations are clean, readable, and easy to understand. For small projects that only need a few utilities, it is a perfectly reasonable option.

## When to Choose ReactUse

ReactUse is the better fit when:

- You are building a production application that may need SSR now or later
- You need browser API hooks beyond the basics (geolocation, clipboard, fullscreen, speech recognition, battery status, notifications)
- You need DOM observer hooks (IntersectionObserver, ResizeObserver, MutationObserver, element bounding)
- You want animation utilities (useRafFn, useTransition, useInterval, useTimeout)
- You want sensor hooks (useDeviceMotion, useDeviceOrientation, useMouse, useScroll)
- You want a single library that covers 100+ use cases instead of assembling multiple packages

## Migration Guide: usehooks-ts to ReactUse

If you are already using usehooks-ts and want to migrate, the process is straightforward because both libraries follow the `[value, setter]` convention.

**Step 1: Install ReactUse**

```bash
npm i @reactuses/core
```

**Step 2: Update imports**

| usehooks-ts | ReactUse |
|---|---|
| `useLocalStorage` | `useLocalStorage` |
| `useMediaQuery` | `useMediaQuery` |
| `useDebounceCallback` | `useDebounceFn` |
| `useIntersectionObserver` | `useIntersectionObserver` |
| `useEventListener` | `useEventListener` |
| `useOnClickOutside` | `useClickOutside` |
| `useCopyToClipboard` | `useClipboard` |

**Step 3: Remove SSR guards** -- ReactUse handles them internally, so you can delete any `typeof window` checks you added for usehooks-ts hooks.

## Installation

```bash
npm i @reactuses/core
```

```tsx
import { useLocalStorage, useMediaQuery, useClipboard } from "@reactuses/core";
```

Every hook is documented with a live demo, full API reference, and TypeScript definitions at [reactuse.com](https://reactuse.com).

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