Currently, I don't think Meteor's main advantage is bringing new capabilities, but rather providing a platform for building modern web apps.
So it is different than any one javascript framework in that it's goal is to bring together a complete set of technologies that are needed to build an app, rather than the developer joining different pieces themselves.
Currently many developers work with separate multiple frameworks, and Meteor brings them together into a cohesive, power, clean API.
Meteor is amazing, and even with the rough edges, and evolving API, it is still a joy to work with. They are thinking about the big picture and it really allows the developer to focus more on the creative aspects of your app. I am excited to see Meteor evolve over time.
So it is different than any one javascript framework in that it's goal is to bring together a complete set of technologies that are needed to build an app, rather than the developer joining different pieces themselves.
Currently many developers work with separate multiple frameworks, and Meteor brings them together into a cohesive, power, clean API.
Meteor is amazing, and even with the rough edges, and evolving API, it is still a joy to work with. They are thinking about the big picture and it really allows the developer to focus more on the creative aspects of your app. I am excited to see Meteor evolve over time.