This is a nicely detailed, nuanced overview. The conclusion contains the thesis of the comparison:
> Marionette is rather modular, you can pick the patterns you like. (In my opinion, you should pick most of them because they can improve your app.)
> Chaplin is more like a framework, it’s centralized and rather strict. The Chaplin authors think these guidelines offer convenience and boost productivity. Your mileage may vary, of course.
I've played around with Marionette and am now tempted to try out Chaplin, precisely because of its rigidity...Backbone's advantage is how minimal and flexible it is, but of course, that aesthetic and philosophy is what creates the need for Chaplin in the first place. I wouldn't mind using it to build a hobby app if, by doing so, I gained a better understanding of best (or at least, very good) practices in structuring a Backbone app
> Marionette is rather modular, you can pick the patterns you like. (In my opinion, you should pick most of them because they can improve your app.)
> Chaplin is more like a framework, it’s centralized and rather strict. The Chaplin authors think these guidelines offer convenience and boost productivity. Your mileage may vary, of course.
I've played around with Marionette and am now tempted to try out Chaplin, precisely because of its rigidity...Backbone's advantage is how minimal and flexible it is, but of course, that aesthetic and philosophy is what creates the need for Chaplin in the first place. I wouldn't mind using it to build a hobby app if, by doing so, I gained a better understanding of best (or at least, very good) practices in structuring a Backbone app