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Flowbite vs Tail Lens for Tailwind
Open-source component library, no live class editing
FlowbiteOpen-source UI components built with Tailwind CSS
Tail Lens for TailwindTailwind editor in browser - Inspect, preview, edit, copyWhich to pick
Pick Flowbite if you want…
- Tailwind-based UI components
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with React, Vue.js or Svelte (on Flowbite's list, not Tail Lens for Tailwind's)
Pick Tail Lens for Tailwind if you want…
- Live Tailwind class editing in the browser
- Integrations with Tailwind CSS v3, Chrome or Firefox (on Tail Lens for Tailwind's list, not Flowbite's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Flowbite:Flowbite is an open-source library of UI components and blocks built with Tailwind CSS.
- Tail Lens for Tailwind:Tail Lens lets you visually inspect, edit and preview Tailwind CSS classes directly in the browser.
- Best for
- Flowbite:Tailwind-based UI components
- Tail Lens for Tailwind:Live Tailwind class editing in the browser
- Who it’s for
- Flowbite:Front-end developers and designers using Tailwind CSS.
- Tail Lens for Tailwind:Front-end developers who work with Tailwind CSS.
- Pricing
- Flowbite:Open source
- Tail Lens for Tailwind:Paid
- Open source
- Flowbite:Yes, 9,365 GitHub stars
- Tail Lens for Tailwind:—
- Works with
- Flowbite:React, Vue.js, Svelte, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Astro, Remix
- Tail Lens for Tailwind:Tailwind CSS v3, Chrome, Firefox
Flowbite features
- 600+ UI components. Ready-to-use components such as alerts, modals, tables and more, styled with Tailwind CSS.
- 400+ block sections. Pre-built page sections for marketing, application and e-commerce sites.
- Dark mode & RTL support. Automatic dark-mode switching and right-to-left language support.
- Figma design system. A full design system with variants, auto-layout and responsive components for designers.
- SVG icons & illustrations. Free collection of 400+ icons and 50+ illustrations, customizable via Tailwind classes.
- Framework adapters. Open-source component libraries for React, Vue, Svelte, Angular and many other frameworks.
Tail Lens for Tailwind features
- Smart Class Alternatives. Shows intelligent class suggestions and lets you switch between alternatives instantly.
- Search & Preview Any Class. Search any Tailwind class (including custom config), preview on hover and apply with one click.
- Custom Config Support. Reads your tailwind.config.js and works with both Tailwind v3 and v4.
- Live Class Preview on Hover. Hover over a class to see layout changes without reloading the page.
- Pin & Compare Elements. Lock pop-ups and inspect multiple elements side-by-side.
- Layout & Spacing Guides. Overlay visual guides for margin, padding, height and position in real time.
- Undo / Redo Support. Use shortcuts to revert or reapply changes quickly.
- One-Click Class Copy. Copy all applied classes from any element with a single click.
Flowbite vs Tail Lens for Tailwind FAQ
Is Flowbite or Tail Lens for Tailwind free?+
Flowbite is free and open source. Tail Lens for Tailwind is paid, with a free trial.
Is Flowbite or Tail Lens for Tailwind open source?+
Flowbite is open source (themesberg/flowbite on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Tail Lens for Tailwind.
Do Flowbite and Tail Lens for Tailwind integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Flowbite lists React, Vue.js, Svelte, Angular and 9 more; Tail Lens for Tailwind lists Tailwind CSS v3, Chrome and Firefox.
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Tail Lens for Tailwind
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