It's more DOM vs. whatever framework. DOM is very good for laying out webpages, but seriously falls over when trying to do layout for applications. The layout

It's more DOM vs. whatever framework. DOM is very good for laying out webpages, but seriously falls over when trying to do layout for applications. The layout of the frameworks you mention are all designed around making application layout as efficient as possible. Although WPF stands out, it's layout is for more DOM like than the others, and suffers for it.