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Why CSS-Powered Trig.js Beats GSAP & ScrollMagic For Scroll Animations

Trig.js beats GSAP & ScrollMagic for scroll animations with its CSS-powered approach, offering superior performance, ease of use, and a lightweight file size.

As the creator of Trig.js, I built it with a clear goal in mind: to offer a lightweight, CSS-powered alternative to JS-heavy scroll animation libraries. In this post, I’ll compare Trig.js to two popular solutions—GSAP and ScrollMagic—and show you why Trig.js is the superior choice for scroll-based animations.  


  
  
  🔥 The Contenders: A Quick Overview


Feature
GSAP
ScrollMagic
Trig.js


Performance
Medium (JS-heavy)
Medium (relies on GSAP)
High (CSS-based)

Ease of Use
Moderate (API-driven)
Moderate (requires GSAP)
Very Easy (CSS-powered)

File Size
Large (Full animation suite)
Large (Bu...