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MUI vs shadcn/ui
How the two compare on license, platforms and what the community thinks.
| Feature | MUI | shadcn/ui |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Material UI for React | Copy-paste React components |
| License | Open source | Open source |
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| Self-hosted | ||
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Alternatives listed | 0 | 3 |
| Page views | 85 | 82 |
About MUI
The most used React component library, implementing Material Design. Fast to ship admin UIs, heavier if you need a custom look.
About shadcn/ui
Accessible components you own in your repo, built on Radix and Tailwind. Not an npm kit — you copy the code and change it.