Top React Components Libraries

Next.js is a React-based framework for building server-side rendered and statically generated web applications.

Code Example

import { useRouter } from 'next/router'

function MyComponent() {
  const router = useRouter()
  return <p>Current route: {router.pathname}</p>
}

Pros

• Provides built-in server-side rendering and static site generation, unlike many other React-based libraries
• Offers automatic code splitting and optimized performance out of the box
• Integrates seamlessly with Vercel's deployment platform for easy hosting and scaling

Cons

• Has a steeper learning curve compared to simpler React libraries or UI component collections
• May be overkill for small projects or static websites that don't require server-side rendering
• Less flexible than some other frameworks when it comes to custom server-side logic or non-React technologies

Material-UI is a popular React UI framework that implements Google's Material Design principles.

Code Example

import { Button } from '@mui/material';

function App() {
  return <Button variant="contained">Hello World</Button>;
}

Pros

• Offers a comprehensive set of pre-built components, reducing development time
• Provides excellent documentation and community support
• Highly customizable with theming capabilities

Cons

• Can be relatively heavy compared to lighter alternatives like Chakra UI or Tailwind CSS
• Learning curve may be steeper for developers unfamiliar with Material Design principles
• Some developers find the default Material Design aesthetic limiting for unique brand identities

shadcn-ui/ui is a collection of re-usable components built using Radix UI and Tailwind CSS, designed for easy customization and integration into React projects.

Code Example

import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"

<Button variant="outline">Click me</Button>

Pros

• Highly customizable components that can be easily tailored to fit specific design needs
• Built on top of popular and well-maintained libraries like Radix UI and Tailwind CSS
• Provides a good balance between pre-built components and flexibility for customization

Cons

• Less comprehensive component library compared to larger projects like Material-UI or Chakra UI
• Requires more setup and configuration compared to all-in-one UI libraries
• May have a steeper learning curve for developers not familiar with Radix UI or Tailwind CSS

Storybook is an open-source tool for developing UI components in isolation, allowing developers to create, test, and document components separately from the main application.

Code Example

import { Button } from './Button';

export default {
  title: 'Example/Button',
  component: Button,
};

export const Primary = () => <Button primary>Button</Button>;

Pros

• Provides a dedicated environment for component development, making it easier to focus on individual UI elements
• Offers extensive documentation and testing capabilities, enhancing component quality and maintainability
• Supports multiple frontend frameworks, making it versatile for different project types

Cons

• Requires additional setup and configuration compared to some simpler UI libraries
• Can add complexity to the development process, especially for smaller projects
• May have a steeper learning curve for developers new to component-driven development

brillout/awesome-react-components is a curated list of React components and libraries, serving as a comprehensive resource for developers.

Pros

• Provides a wide range of React component options in one place, saving developers time in searching for suitable components
• Regularly updated with new and popular React components, keeping the list current and relevant
• Offers a community-driven approach, allowing contributions and suggestions from developers worldwide

Cons

• Not a code library itself, so it doesn't provide direct implementation or consistent API across components
• May overwhelm developers with too many options, making it difficult to choose the best component for their needs
• Lacks standardized documentation or examples for each listed component, requiring developers to explore each option individually