Mekai UI and other animated component libraries
React Bits, Aceternity UI and Magic UI are popular animated component libraries for React. Here is how they compare with Mekai UI, using what each one publishes about itself.
| Feature | Mekai UI | React Bits | Aceternity UI | Magic UI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free components | 48 of 117 components | 215+ components | 100+ components | 150+ components |
| Free license | MIT for free components | MIT with the Commons Clause: free for commercial projects, not for reselling the components | Aceternity License: use in unlimited end products, no redistributing the source | MIT |
| Paid plan | Pro €39 once for one developer, Team €199 once for up to 10. Lifetime updates, VAT included. | React Bits Pro, paid once: from $129 (Starter) to $349 (Ultimate), with page blocks and templates in the higher tiers | Aceternity UI Pro: $169 for one year or $199 lifetime for one person, $1,590 lifetime for a team of 10; includes blocks and templates | Magic UI Pro: $199 once for one person, with 50+ sections and 9+ templates |
| Stack | React 19, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS 4 and Motion; a few backgrounds use WebGL | TypeScript or JavaScript, Tailwind CSS or plain CSS; its repository depends on Motion, GSAP, three.js and OGL | React, Tailwind CSS and Motion | React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS and Motion |
| Install | shadcn CLI or copy for free components; private GitHub repository for Pro | shadcn CLI, jsrepo or copy | shadcn CLI or copy | shadcn CLI or copy |
Checked on 31 October 2026 on each library's own site and repository. Prices are in the currency each site shows. If something changed, write to mekai.official.games@gmail.com and we'll fix it.
One-to-one comparisons
- Mekai UI vs React BitsA large collection of animated React components and backgrounds, with a paid Pro tier.
- Mekai UI vs Aceternity UIAnimated components and landing page blocks built with Tailwind CSS and Motion.
- Mekai UI vs Magic UIAn open-source library of animated components for design engineers, with paid templates.