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Bootstrap vs Float UI v2
Provides free Tailwind UI components without Bootstrap’s Sass or JavaScript plugins.
BootstrapThe most popular HTML, CSS, and JS library in the world
Float UI v2Free Tailwind UI components in Html, React, Vue, Svelte.Which to pick
Pick Bootstrap if you want…
- Responsive UI toolkit with Sass and JS plugins
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with npm, RubyGems or Composer (on Bootstrap's list, not Float UI v2's)
Pick Float UI v2 if you want…
- Free Tailwind UI components
- Tailwind component snippets
- Integrations with HTML, React or Vue (on Float UI v2's list, not Bootstrap's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Bootstrap:Bootstrap is a popular HTML, CSS, and JS library for building responsive, customizable front-end interfaces.
- Float UI v2:Float UI is a free, open-source Tailwind UI component library for HTML, React, Vue and Svelte.
- Best for
- Bootstrap:Responsive UI toolkit with Sass and JS plugins
- Float UI v2:Free Tailwind UI components
- Who it’s for
- Bootstrap:Web developers building responsive sites and UI components.
- Float UI v2:Front-end developers who need ready-made Tailwind components and templates.
- Pricing
- Bootstrap:Open source
- Float UI v2:Freemium
- Open source
- Bootstrap:Yes, 174,929 GitHub stars
- Float UI v2:Yes, 3,592 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Bootstrap:npm, RubyGems, Composer, Meteor, Webpack, Parcel, Vite
- Float UI v2:HTML, React, Vue, Svelte, Tailwind CSS
Bootstrap features
- Sass-based theming. Import only needed components and override variables, maps, functions, and mixins.
- CSS variables. Global and component-scoped variables let you adjust colors, fonts, and spacing at runtime.
- Utility API. Generate, modify, or create custom utility classes via a configurable Sass map.
- JavaScript plugins. Dozens of plugins (modal, tooltip, carousel, etc.) work without jQuery using data attributes or programmatic API.
- Bootstrap Icons. Open-source SVG icon library with 1,800+ glyphs, usable as SVGs or icon fonts.
- Multiple install options. Install via npm, RubyGems, Composer, Meteor, CDN, or download source files.
Float UI v2 features
- Beautifully designed. Provides modern, aesthetically pleasing components and templates.
- Fully responsive. Components adapt to any screen size out of the box.
- Customizable. Copy-paste code and adjust styles to fit your app.
- Multi-framework support. Components available for HTML, React, Vue and Svelte.
- Professional templates. Includes ready-to-use website templates built with React/Next.js and Tailwind.
- Open source & free. All components are released under an open-source license at no cost.
Bootstrap vs Float UI v2 FAQ
Is Bootstrap or Float UI v2 free?+
Bootstrap is free and open source. Float UI v2 has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Bootstrap or Float UI v2 open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Bootstrap (twbs/bootstrap on GitHub, MIT license) and Float UI v2 (MarsX-dev/floatui on GitHub).
Do Bootstrap and Float UI v2 integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Bootstrap lists npm, RubyGems, Composer, Meteor and 3 more; Float UI v2 lists HTML, React, Vue, Svelte and 1 more.
On DevHunt
Bootstrap
20 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on May 14, 2024
Float UI v2
44 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Dec 5, 2023
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.