What is the difference between React.FC<Props> and a plain functional component in TypeScript?

Differences in practice

From experience, here are the key differences:

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Feature React.FC Plain Function (props: Props)
children typed Yes, automatically No, you must type manually
Default props & displayName Supports via TypeScript Works, but less strict
Return type enforcement Ensures ReactElement Works but less explicit
Readability Slightly verbose Cleaner, simpler

I usually go with the plain function unless I specifically need children typed.