WeChat applets and H5 are both mobile applications, but they differ in some ways.
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Operating environment: Mini programs need to run in the WeChat client, while H5 runs in the browser.
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Functional limitations: The functions of the Mini Program are restricted by the WeChat open platform, such as not being able to access sensitive data such as contacts and photo albums on the mobile phone. H5, on the other hand, can directly access various functions on the device through the browser.
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Scalability: The scalability of small programs is weak, and can only call the API provided by WeChat, while H5 can be extended through plug-ins, frameworks, etc.
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Development difficulty: The development difficulty of the applet is relatively low, because it uses a component-based syntax and construction method. The development of H5 is relatively difficult, because it needs to consider the compatibility issues of different browsers.
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User Stickiness: Mini Programs have strong user stickiness, because users can directly open and use Mini Programs in WeChat without downloading and installing them. On the other hand, H5 requires users to enter the URL in the browser to visit, and the user loss rate is relatively high.
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The development languages are different: WeChat applets use WXML, WXSS and JS, while H5 uses HTML, CSS and JS.
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Different user experience: WeChat applets can provide a more native user experience, such as WeChat payment, WeChat sharing, etc., while H5 needs to be implemented through third-party libraries or APIs.
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Different promotion methods: WeChat Mini Programs can be promoted through WeChat Official Accounts, WeChat Moments, etc., while H5 needs to be promoted through search engines, social media, etc.
In short, both applets and H5 have their own advantages and disadvantages. Developers need to choose the appropriate technology for development according to specific project needs and user groups.