choosing-streamlit-selection-widgets

To choose the right Streamlit selection widget, evaluate the number of options and desired visibility. Use st.segmented_control or st.pills for short visible lists, and st.selectbox or st.multiselect for longer option lists to optimize user experience.

st.segmented_control displays 2-5 options visible at a glance for quick selection, whereas st.selectbox uses a dropdown menu to conserve space when dealing with a longer list of options in your Streamlit application forms.

Use st.pills over st.radio when you want a segmented, button-like visual style for a short list of 2-5 visible options. Both widgets handle single selection, but pills provide a more compact, modern UI pattern for quick visibility.

Yes, you can use st.multiselect for multi-select scenarios in Streamlit. While widgets like st.radio and st.segmented_control handle single choices, st.multiselect allows users to choose multiple options from longer lists simultaneously.

For a Streamlit form with 5 visible subscription plan options, implement st.segmented_control to display all choices at a glance. Pass the label and option list as arguments, like st.segmented_control("Plan", ["Basic", "Pro"]).