Capacitor is emerging as a compelling alternative to React Native for mobile development among React developers, particularly those with existing React web applications. Unlike React Native, which requires adapting to a non-web environment, Capacitor allows developers to run standard React web apps on iOS and Android with native API access while maintaining a single codebase. This makes it an attractive option for leveraging popular full-stack frameworks like Next.js and Remix, with seamless integration of CSS frameworks such as Tailwind CSS. Capacitor is gaining traction, with notable companies like H&R Block and AAA among its users, and it serves as the mobile foundation for various UI technologies. Its appeal lies in its focus on standard web technologies, offering enterprise support and a growing user base, while still being free and open source under the MIT license.