react-select vs react-native-picker-select vs react-dropdown vs react-dropdown-select vs react-native-select-dropdown | Dropdown and Select Components for React and React Native

Package	Downloads	Stars	Size	Issues	Publish	License

react-select	6,546,103	28,042	726 kB	481	4 months ago	MIT
react-native-picker-select	128,320	1,843	45.8 kB	102	a year ago	MIT
react-dropdown	77,772	673	24 kB	110	-	MIT
react-dropdown-select	42,584	362	187 kB	29	6 months ago	MIT
react-native-select-dropdown	34,602	363	35.5 kB	52	2 years ago	MIT

Customization

react-select:
react-select is highly customizable, with support for custom styling, theming, and rendering of options, selected items, and the control. It provides a rich API for customization, making it suitable for applications that require a unique look and feel.
react-native-picker-select:
react-native-picker-select provides good customization capabilities, allowing developers to style the select input, placeholder, and individual options. It supports custom components for the select input and options, enabling more creative designs.
react-dropdown:
react-dropdown allows for basic customization, including styling the dropdown and its items using CSS. However, it does not provide extensive APIs for deep customization.
react-dropdown-select:
react-dropdown-select offers more customization options, including the ability to style the dropdown, select, and multi-select components. It also supports custom rendering for options and selected items, making it more flexible for designers.
react-native-select-dropdown:
react-native-select-dropdown offers basic customization for the dropdown button and its items. It allows for custom styling and the use of icons, but it is more limited compared to other libraries in terms of customizable features.

Multi-Select Support

react-select:
react-select supports both single and multi-selection out of the box, making it a great choice for applications that need flexible selection capabilities.
react-native-picker-select:
react-native-picker-select is primarily a single-select component, but it can be extended to support multi-selection with additional implementation.
react-dropdown:
react-dropdown does not support multi-selection; it is designed for single selection only.
react-dropdown-select:
react-dropdown-select supports both single and multi-selection, making it more versatile for forms that require selecting multiple items.
react-native-select-dropdown:
react-native-select-dropdown supports single selection only, with no built-in multi-select functionality.

Accessibility

react-select:
react-select is highly accessible, with features like ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, and support for screen readers, making it one of the best choices for accessibility in dropdown components.
react-native-picker-select:
react-native-picker-select is built with accessibility in mind, providing support for screen readers and keyboard navigation on mobile devices.
react-dropdown:
react-dropdown provides basic accessibility features, but it may require additional work to ensure full compliance with accessibility standards.
react-dropdown-select:
react-dropdown-select is designed with accessibility in mind, offering better support for screen readers and keyboard navigation compared to basic dropdowns.
react-native-select-dropdown:
react-native-select-dropdown offers basic accessibility features, but it may not be fully optimized for screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Code Example

react-select:

Advanced Select Example

import React from 'react';
import Select from 'react-select';

const options = [
  { value: 'chocolate', label: 'Chocolate' },
  { value: 'strawberry', label: 'Strawberry' },
  { value: 'vanilla', label: 'Vanilla' },
];

const handleChange = (selectedOption) => {
  console.log(`Selected: ${selectedOption.label}`);
};

const AdvancedSelect = () => {
  return <Select options={options} onChange={handleChange} />;
};

export default AdvancedSelect;

react-native-picker-select:

Customizable Picker Example

import React from 'react';
import RNPickerSelect from 'react-native-picker-select';
import { View, Text } from 'react-native';

const CustomPicker = () => {
  return (
    <View>
      <Text>Select an option:</Text>
      <RNPickerSelect
        onValueChange={(value) => console.log(value)}
        items={[
          { label: 'Option 1', value: 'option1' },
          { label: 'Option 2', value: 'option2' },
          { label: 'Option 3', value: 'option3' },
        ]}
      />
    </View>
  );
};

export default CustomPicker;

react-dropdown:

Simple Dropdown Example

import React from 'react';
import Dropdown from 'react-dropdown';
import 'react-dropdown/style.css';

const options = ['Option 1', 'Option 2', 'Option 3'];
const defaultOption = options[0];

const SimpleDropdown = () => {
  return (
    <Dropdown options={options} value={defaultOption} onChange={(option) => console.log(option)} />
  );
};

export default SimpleDropdown;

react-dropdown-select:

Multi-Select Example

import React from 'react';
import { Select } from 'react-dropdown-select';

const options = [
  { value: 1, label: 'Option 1' },
  { value: 2, label: 'Option 2' },
  { value: 3, label: 'Option 3' },
];

const MultiSelect = () => {
  return <Select options={options} multi onChange={(values) => console.log(values)} />;
};

export default MultiSelect;

react-native-select-dropdown:

Simple Select Dropdown Example

import React from 'react';
import { View } from 'react-native';
import SelectDropdown from 'react-native-select-dropdown';

const SimpleDropdown = () => {
  const countries = ['USA', 'Canada', 'Mexico'];

  return (
    <View>
      <SelectDropdown
        data={countries}
        onSelect={(selectedItem) => console.log(selectedItem)}
        defaultButtonText="Select Country"
      />
    </View>
  );
};

export default SimpleDropdown;