| Feature | Akka HTTP | Play Framework | Spring Boot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming Model | Reactive, modular library | Full-stack reactive framework | Full-stack MVC framework |
| Performance | High (non-blocking I/O) | High (non-blocking I/O) | Moderate (blocking I/O) |
| Learning Curve | Steep | Moderate | Easy |
| Streaming | Built-in support (Akka Streams) | Supported | Limited |