Zustand vs Redux: Which React State Manager Should You Use in 2026?

Originally published on PEAKIQ What Is Redux? Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps. Originally inspired by the Elm architecture and Flux pattern, it has been the de-facto standard for complex React applications since 2015. Today, Redux Toolkit (RTK) is the officially recommended way to write Redux logic — drastically reducing the boilerplate that gave Redux its infamous reputation. npm install @reduxjs/toolkit react-redux A minimal Redux Toolkit setup: // store/counterSlice