Comparison
Comparing Plumeria's features to StyleX and Pigment-CSS
Plumeria at a glance
Plumeria is a CLI-first, zero-runtime CSS-in-JS library focused on build speed, type safety, and static output. It compiles styles ahead of time without affecting your bundler or introducing runtime overhead.
If you’ve outgrown CSS Modules but want something simpler and faster than typical CSS-in-JS frameworks, Plumeria offers the best of both worlds: predictable styling and ultra-fast builds.
Feature Table
| Feature | Plumeria | StyleX | Pigment-CSS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero-Runtime | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Type-Safety | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Define-style | 🟢 Object | 🟢 Object | 🟢 Object |
| Static | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Dynamic | 🟢 Build time | 🟢 Build time | 🟢 Build time |
| Bundle Size | 🟢 Low | 🟢 Low | 🟢 Low |
| Server Components | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Linting | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Compile | 🟢 Fast | 🟢 Fast | 🟢 Fast |
| Compiler | 🟢 swc + zss-engine | 🟢 @stylexjs/babel-plugin | 🟢 babel + wyw-in-js |
| Dev Experience | ✅ Minimal config | ⚪ Requires Babel setup | ✅ Good |
⚪ = partially supported / more complex setup required
Library Profiles
StyleX
StyleX is a Meta-developed, zero-runtime CSS-in-JS library designed for large-scale apps.
It provides high performance and type safety, but requires Babel configuration and may feel rigid for smaller projects or rapid prototyping.
Pigment-CSS
Pigment-CSS is a performant and developer-friendly zero-runtime library.
It compiles type-safe styles with minimal configuration, and supports modern features like server components.
However, the ecosystem is still maturing, and custom tooling may be needed for deeper integration.
When to use Plumeria?
Use Plumeria if you need:
- ⚡ Fast build times that scale to large design systems and CI/CD workflows.
- ✅ Type-safe styles without runtime cost.
- 🛠️ A CLI-first approach that avoids bundler lock-in or Babel configuration.
- 📦 Minimal bundle size and clean production output.
Plumeria is especially suitable if:
- You're currently using CSS Modules, but want more power and better dev ergonomics.
- You want predictable CSS output and consistent class naming without runtime styling logic.
- You’re building a modern web app where performance and simplicity matter.
Choose
@plumeriaif you want CSS-in-JS that just works, with zero fuss and blazing speed.