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Ripplix vs shadcn/ui
Open-source React components you copy into your app, not a prompt-based animation library
RipplixDiscover. Inspire. Implement. Ripplix - Inspiring for better Interactions
shadcn/uiOpen-source React components you copy into your appWhich to pick
Pick Ripplix if you want…
- Large catalog of ready-to-implement UI micro-interactions
- Integrations with Cursor, Lovable or v0 (on Ripplix's list, not shadcn/ui's)
Pick shadcn/ui if you want…
- Composable, accessible React UI components
- React component library
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with React (on shadcn/ui's list, not Ripplix's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Ripplix:Ripplix is a UI animation library offering 7,000+ micro-interaction prompts for designers and developers.
- shadcn/ui:shadcn/ui provides open-source, composable React components you can copy and customize in your app.
- Best for
- Ripplix:Large catalog of ready-to-implement UI micro-interactions
- shadcn/ui:Composable, accessible React UI components
- Who it’s for
- Ripplix:Designers and developers needing ready-to-use animation patterns.
- shadcn/ui:React developers building custom design systems or UI libraries.
- Pricing
- Ripplix:Freemium
- shadcn/ui:Open source
- Plans
- Ripplix:Pro $5/month per month
- shadcn/ui:—
- Open source
- Ripplix:—
- shadcn/ui:Yes, 124,955 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Ripplix:Cursor, Lovable, v0, Bolt, Replit
- shadcn/ui:React
Ripplix features
- 7,000+ micro-interactions. Browse a curated collection of over 7,000 real animations from 1,000+ shipped products.
- AI-ready prompts. Copy prompts and paste into tools like Cursor, Lovable, v0, Bolt or Replit to rebuild animations instantly.
- Multi-platform coverage. Animations for web, mobile, smartwatch, AR/VR and more.
- Element-based browsing. Search by element type (e.g., wheel picker, hero loop, pricing) to find relevant patterns.
- Free starter prompts. Get 100 free prompts without a paid subscription.
- Pro plan access. Unlock full library and premium features with a $5 /month subscription.
shadcn/ui features
- Composable components. Combine small, reusable pieces to build complex UIs.
- Accessible by default. Components follow ARIA best practices out of the box.
- Customizable code. Copy the source, extend it, and tailor styles to your brand.
- Open-source. Free to use, modify, and contribute under an MIT license.
Ripplix vs shadcn/ui FAQ
Is Ripplix or shadcn/ui free?+
Ripplix has a free plan; paid plans start at $5/month (Pro). shadcn/ui is free and open source.
Which is cheaper, Ripplix or shadcn/ui?+
shadcn/ui is free, so it costs less. Ripplix starts at $5/month (Pro).
Is Ripplix or shadcn/ui open source?+
shadcn/ui is open source (shadcn-ui/ui on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Ripplix.
Do Ripplix and shadcn/ui integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Ripplix lists Cursor, Lovable, v0, Bolt and 1 more; shadcn/ui lists React.
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