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At a Glance
CherryPy
CherryPy
Star Rating
(12)3.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CherryPy
Flask
Flask
Star Rating
(45)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Flask
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that CherryPy has a steeper learning curve compared to Flask, with a G2 rating of 7.8 for ease of use, while Flask shines with a rating of 9.3, making it more accessible for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that CherryPy's support quality is lacking, with a G2 rating of 6.5, whereas Flask users appreciate the higher quality of support, reflected in its rating of 8.1, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team.
  • G2 users highlight that CherryPy's product direction is perceived as less favorable, with a rating of 3.5, suggesting concerns about future updates and features, while Flask enjoys a more positive outlook with a rating of 7.9, indicating a commitment to ongoing development.
  • Users on G2 report that CherryPy's setup process can be cumbersome, lacking the streamlined experience that Flask offers, which has a setup ease rating of 8.8, making it quicker to get started with projects.
  • Reviewers say that CherryPy is particularly suited for small business applications, but Flask is noted for its versatility and broader appeal across various market segments, as indicated by its higher percentage of small-business reviews at 57.8% compared to CherryPy's 54.5%.
  • Users say that while CherryPy has a solid foundation for web applications, Flask's flexibility and extensive community support make it a preferred choice for developers looking for a more dynamic framework to build upon.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CherryPy
No pricing available
Flask
No pricing available
Free Trial
CherryPy
No trial information available
Flask
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
9
9.0
40
Ease of Use
7.8
9
9.3
40
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
14
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
14
Quality of Support
6.5
8
8.1
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
8
Product Direction (% positive)
3.5
9
7.9
39
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CherryPy
CherryPy
Flask
Flask
CherryPy and Flask are categorized as Python Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
CherryPy
CherryPy has no unique categories
Flask
Flask has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CherryPy
CherryPy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.2%
Flask
Flask
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
CherryPy
CherryPy
Publishing
9.1%
Program Development
9.1%
Oil & Energy
9.1%
Market Research
9.1%
Internet
9.1%
Other
54.5%
Flask
Flask
Computer Software
31.1%
Information Technology and Services
24.4%
Internet
8.9%
Computer & Network Security
4.4%
Telecommunications
2.2%
Other
28.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
CherryPy
CherryPy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CR
Celia R.
Verified User in Program Development

I use it a lot to build prototypes in short times and show results without dealing with annoying configurations. CherryPy is a framework you would use to quickly develop extremely simple web applications. It allowed me to build an application despite not...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Sheryl S.
SS
Sheryl S.
Verified User in Education Management

The website is hard to use. Doesn’t have a lot of interesting graphics or details

Flask
Flask
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Matteo M.
MM
Matteo M.
Verified User in Education Management

Flask is incredible: for those who love Python, is a great framework that is easily installed and that makes it easy integration with orm odm as mongoengine and template engine as a twig. Programming of web projects leveraging the power of Python,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
GC
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

a little bit fragmented, many old modules,

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Discussions
CherryPy
CherryPy Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
CherryPy has no discussions with answers
Flask
Flask Discussions
Is Flask reliable for building realtime chat applications?
1 comment
Vinicius G.
VG
Yes, it is. You can build realtime chats with flask and Websocket.Read more
What is Flask used for?
1 comment
Vinicius G.
VG
Flask is used to build web applications.Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Flask has no more discussions with answers