Create React App (CRA) has been deprecated in February 2025, leading React developers to explore other tools in the ecosystem.Alternatives like Vite, Parcel, Rsbuild, Next.js, Remix, React Router, Expo, Tanstack Start, and RedwoodJS are recommended as CRA replacements.Reasons for deprecating CRA include an outdated build system, poor performance, lack of modern features, and no active maintainers.The React team is moving towards opinionated frameworks over boilerplate tools like CRA.Vite offers fast development with esbuild and native ES modules, ideal for small to large React projects.Parcel is a zero-configuration build tool with automatic code splitting and faster builds.Rsbuild, powered by Rspack, is known for high-performance bundling, supporting TypeScript, and parallelized builds.Next.js enables server-rendered apps and addresses client-side rendering challenges like SEO optimization.Remix, a React metaframework, excels in dynamic, data-driven applications with built-in data loading and caching.Expo is suitable for building cross-platform apps, offering pre-built components and live reloading.