create-react-app is built for React applications, offering a setup that aligns with React's architecture and development practices.

@vue/cli is specifically designed for Vue.js applications, providing features and optimizations tailored to the Vue ecosystem.

create-react-app provides a zero-configuration setup by default, but it allows for customization through ejecting or using react-app-rewired.

@vue/cli allows for extensive configuration and customization, including the ability to add plugins, modify webpack settings, and create multiple project presets.

create-react-app supports third-party plugins and libraries, but it does not have a built-in plugin system like Vue CLI.

@vue/cli has a rich plugin ecosystem that enables developers to add features like routing, state management, and testing with minimal effort.

create-react-app also features a development server with HMR, providing a fast and efficient development experience.

@vue/cli includes a development server with hot module replacement (HMR) and customizable configurations.

create-react-app supports code splitting for React components, enabling efficient loading and improved performance.

@vue/cli supports code splitting out of the box, allowing for optimized loading of Vue components and routes.

Creating a React project with create-react-app

# Create a new React app
npx create-react-app my-react-app

# Navigate to the project directory
cd my-react-app

# Start the development server
npm start

Creating a Vue.js project with @vue/cli

# Install Vue CLI globally
npm install -g @vue/cli

# Create a new Vue project
vue create my-vue-app

# Navigate to the project directory
cd my-vue-app

# Start the development server
npm run serve