What is Valtio and how does it differ from Redux?

Valtio uses JS Proxies for direct state mutation and auto-reactivity in React – no actions or reducers needed, unlike Redux's structured dispatch flow.

Is Valtio good for large React apps?

It shines for small-to-medium teams craving speed, but large orgs might prefer Redux's enforced patterns and DevTools.

Should I switch from Redux to Valtio?

If boilerplate slows you, migrate incrementally – many teams regret staying, not switching.

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Why This Startup Ditched Redux for Valtio – 18 Months of Pure Wins

1.2 million weekly npm downloads might not scream 'winner,' but for one startup, Valtio beat out Redux's giants. They migrated everything – and code reviews flew.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

Code comparison: bloated Redux counter vs minimal Valtio proxy

⚡ Key Takeaways

Valtio cuts React state management to proxy mutations – three lines for a counter vs Redux's ceremony. 𝕏
Incremental migration took 3 months; code reviews and onboarding sped up dramatically. 𝕏
Daishi Kato created Valtio, Zustand, and Jotai – pick proxy simplicity for teams that know JS. 𝕏

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