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Tailwind CSS vs Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet

The core Tailwind CSS framework itself, which the cheat sheet documents but does not replace

Which to pick

Pick Tailwind CSS if you want…

  • Utility-first styling in markup
  • Utility-first CSS framework
  • A free, open-source tool

Pick Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet if you want…

  • Quick reference for Tailwind utilities

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What it is
Tailwind CSS:Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that lets you build modern websites directly in your HTML.
Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet:A cheat sheet that lets developers instantly look up Tailwind CSS v3/v4 utility classes and their CSS properties.
Best for
Tailwind CSS:Utility-first styling in markup
Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet:Quick reference for Tailwind utilities
Who it’s for
Tailwind CSS:Front-end developers and designers who want to style sites without writing custom CSS.
Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet:Front-end developers using Tailwind CSS
Pricing
Tailwind CSS:Open source
Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet:Freemium
Plans
Tailwind CSS:—
Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet:Free $0/month · Pro $20/month per month · Team $40/user/month per month
Open source
Tailwind CSS:Yes, 97,757 GitHub stars
Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet:—
Works with
Tailwind CSS:HTML, CSS
Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet:—

Tailwind CSS features

  • Utility-first classes. Compose design directly in HTML using low-level utilities like flex, pt-4, text-center, rotate-90.
  • Responsive breakpoints. Apply utilities at specific screen sizes with sm, md, lg, xl prefixes.
  • Dark mode support. Prefix any utility with dark: to style elements for dark mode.
  • CSS purge & small bundles. Tailwind removes unused CSS at build time, often resulting in <10 KB bundles.
  • CSS variables & theming. Define theme values with CSS variables for easy customization.
  • Container queries. Use @container to make child elements adapt to the size of their parent.
  • Transitions & animations. Add transition utilities like duration-750 and easing directly in markup.
  • Logical properties & RTL support. Utilities for ltr/rtl direction handling simplify multilingual layouts.

Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet features

  • Utility class lookup. Search and view any Tailwind class with its generated CSS property in one place.
  • Version coverage. Includes both Tailwind CSS v3 and the upcoming v4 utilities.
  • Responsive design helpers. Shows classes for layout, spacing, positioning, and more for responsive builds.
  • Print utilities guide. Provides break-before/after/inside utilities for controlling page breaks.
  • Box and display utilities. Details box-sizing, display, float, clear, and isolation classes for layout control.

Tailwind CSS vs Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet FAQ

Is Tailwind CSS or Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet free?+

Tailwind CSS is free and open source. Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet has a free plan; paid plans start at $20/month (Pro).

Which is cheaper, Tailwind CSS or Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet?+

Tailwind CSS is free, so it costs less. Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet starts at $20/month (Pro).

Is Tailwind CSS or Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet open source?+

Tailwind CSS is open source (tailwindlabs/tailwindcss on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Tailwind CSS v4, v3 Cheat Sheet.

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