React vs Node.js
React vs Node is a layer mix-up. React draws UI (usually in the browser, sometimes SSR). Node is a JS runtime for servers and tools. They often ship together: Vite/Node tooling + React UI + Express/Nest API. Not rivals. A ‘React.js vs Node.js’ MCQ wants that distinction.
React vs Node.js — output — UI vs runtime. A fresher who says ‘React or Node?’ has mixed layers.
Exam tip
UI vs runtime. They work together.