GSAP
The reference for high-performance web animations. Tweens, timelines, ScrollTrigger, fluid animations even on mobile.
Strengths
- ScrollTrigger: scroll-triggered animations, pinning, scrub, effortlessly
- Performance superior to CSS animations on complex sequences
- useGSAP hook for React: automatic cleanup, no memory leaks
- SplitText, Flip, Draggable, powerful plugins for advanced effects
Limitations
- Advanced plugins (SplitText, Flip) require a paid Club GreenSock license
- Learning curve for complex timelines and React cleanup
Best for
- Landing pages with scroll animations, parallax, text reveals
- Interfaces with page transitions and advanced micro-interactions