If you’ve been searching for new frontend resources lately on X (Twitter), Product Hunt, Dev.to, or while browsing random SaaS websites you’ve probably noticed one thing:
Everyone is building with Shadcn.
Everything looks… Shadcn.
Just straight-up Shadcn UI everywhere.
In 2026, Shadcn UI has quietly become the default choice for modern React and Next.js apps..
You see the same clean layouts, balanced spacing, Tailwind-based styles, and accessible components everywhere. Even AI tools like v0 and Bolt follow Shadcn-style patterns without calling it out.
Why developers love Shadcn Libraries.
Shadcn didn’t launch as a traditional UI framework. It started as a set of well-designed, accessible components built on Base UI, Radix UI, Tailwind CSS, and modern web primitives. You copy the code, own it, and change it however you want. No vendor lock-in. No hidden magic.
But shadcn/ui is just the starting point.
Today, there’s a growing ecosystem of Shadcn libraries, block collections, starter kits, animation tools, and utilities that help teams build faster while staying fully in control of their code.
In this article, we’ll walk through the Shadcn libraries modern developers should know before building their next website, admin dashboard, or SaaS product.
8bitcn
8bitcn is an open-source Shadcn UI library inspired by retro, pixel-style aesthetics. Think nostalgic visuals without sacrificing accessibility or responsiveness.
Why developers use it
- Retro UI without janky hacks
- Fully compatible with Shadcn + Tailwind
- Easy copy-paste workflow
Best for
- Creative startups
- Games, portfolios, fun side projects
Pricing
Open source
Built by
Orc Dev (@orcdev), an open-source enthusiast building Shadcn-based UI systems.
Check out 8bits 👉 https://www.8bitcn.com/
ShadcnSpace
ShadcnSpace isn’t just a component library it’s an entire Shadcn ecosystem. It includes components, blocks, templates, CLI tooling, and even an MCP Server workflow. It’s designed for teams who want to go from MVP to production without constantly rewriting UI.
Why developers use it
- Production-ready blocks and layouts
- CLI + MCP workflow for scaling UI
- Strong real-world SaaS focus
Best for
- Startups
- Admin dashboards
- Growing products
Pricing
Open source with a freemium model (many premium-quality blocks are free)
Built by
Sunil Joshi (@suniljoshi19) and Nirav Joshi, the team behind AdminMart and WrapPixel.
Check out Shadcn Space 👉 https://shadcnspace.com/
Shad Craft
Shad Craft focuses on carefully crafted UI sections that follow Shadcn best practices without over-engineering things.
It’s opinionated enough to stay consistent, but flexible enough to scale.
Why developers use it
- Clean, modular sections
- Consistent layout patterns
Best for
- Teams tired of UI inconsistency
- Structured SaaS layouts
Pricing
Free and premium plans available
Built by
- Shad Craft Built by @shadcraft_
Basecn
Basecn is for developers who want maximum control and zero visual opinion. It provides minimal Shadcn style primitives that you extend into your own design system.
Why developers use it
- Lightweight and unopinionated
- Ideal foundation for custom systems
Best for
- Design-system builders
- Advanced teams
Pricing
Open source
Built by
- Basecn Built by @Akash_3444
Shadcn Examples
Not a library—more like a playground of real-world Shadcn usage.
Shadcn Examples showcases how Shadcn UI is used in actual dashboards, layouts, and applications.
Why developers use it
- Learn patterns from real products
- Copy ideas, not just components
Best for
- Learning
- Inspiration
Pricing
Free
Built by @shadcnexamples
Shadcn Blocks
One of the largest block collections in the ecosystem. If your goal is to stop rebuilding the same pricing table for the 15th time, this one’s for you.
Why developers use it
- Massive block library
- Copy-paste productivity
Best for
- Marketing sites
- SaaS dashboards
Pricing
Free + premium plans
Built by
Ausrob (@ausrobdev), creator of Zero Static Themes.
👉 https://www.shadcnblocks.com/
Shadcn Design
Shadcn Design bridges the gap between Figma and React.It’s for teams who care about pixel-perfect execution and clean design-to-code workflows.
Why developers use it
- Design + code alignment
- Premium UI quality
Best for
- Design-heavy teams
- Agencies
Pricing
Free and paid plans
Built by
Matt Wierzbicki (@matsugfx), a designer-developer crafting polished Shadcn interfaces.
👉 https://www.shadcndesign.com/
Shadcn Store
ShadcnStore is a premium & polished Shadcn blocks and templates. If time matters more than tweaking every pixel, this saves hours.
Why developers use it
- Production-ready blocks
- Dark mode, Tailwind v4 support
Best for
- Fast shipping teams
Pricing
Free + premium
Built by Brahmakshatriya Mona (@monavb04), an independent creator based in India.
Check out ShadcnStore 👉 https://shadcnstore.com/
Blockso
Blockso focuses on open-source Shadcn blocks without unnecessary abstraction.
Why developers use it
- Clean GitHub-hosted blocks
- No vendor lock-in
Best for
- MVPs
- Prototypes
Pricing
Open source
Built by Ephraim Duncan (@ephraimduncan), an independent developer and creator of Writer.so, Minimal.so, Weekday.so, and Formbase.
Check out Blocks.so 👉 https://blocks.so/
Efferd
Efferd delivers polished, production-ready Shadcn blocks with a strong design focus.
Why developers use it
- Clean, modern UI
- Ready-to-ship sections
Best for
- Marketing pages
- SaaS landing sites
Pricing
Free + paid Pro plan
Built by
Built by Shaban (@shabanhr), an independent developer from Pakistan building premium-ready UI systems.
Check out Efferd 👉 https://efferd.com/
Launch UI
Launch UI is laser-focused on shipping SaaS landing pages fast.
Why developers use it
- Conversion-optimized layouts
- Startup-friendly components
Best for
- Founders
- Indie hackers
Pricing
Free + premium
Built by Mikołaj Dobrucki (@mikolajdobrucki), an independent developer from Kraków, Poland.
Check out Launch UI 👉 https://www.launchuicomponents.com/
Kokonut UI
Kokonut UI adds flavor to Shadcn without breaking composability.
Why developers use it
- Strong visual identity
- Accessible, responsive components
Best for
- Brands that want personality
Pricing
Free + premium
Built by Dorian Baffier (@dorianbaffier) and the team at Aris Studio, focused on premium UI experiences.
Check out Kokonut UI 👉 https://kokonutui.com/
Shadcn Studio
Shadcn Studio focuses on ready-to-use UI kits and templates built on Shadcn foundations.
Why developers use it
- Pre-built layouts
- Faster setup
Best for
- Early MVPs
- Side projects
Pricing
Freemium
Built by
Built by Ajay Patel (@ajaypatel9016 ) and the team at Shadcn Studio, focused on premium UI experiences.
Tweakcn
Tweakcn is a visual theme editor for Shadcn UI. No rewriting components just to change colors again.
Why developers use it
- Visual token editing
- Multi-brand theming
Best for
- Design systems
- Theming workflows
Pricing
Free + premium
Built by
Built by @iamsahaj_xyz.
Zippy Starter
Zippy Starter gives you a Shadcn-powered starting point without setup pain.
Why developers use it
- Solid defaults
- Faster project bootstrapping
Best for
- MVPs
- New SaaS apps
Pricing
Free + premium
Built by
Morgan Feeney (@mog ).
Animate UI
When static UI feels dead, Animate UI adds motion tastefully.
Why developers use it
- Motion-first components
- Better interaction feedback
Best for
- Polished user experiences
Pricing
Free
Built by
Skyleen (@skyleen ) along with the Animate UI team, focused on motion first UI components.
Check out Animate UI 👉 https://animate-ui.com/
Final Thoughts on Shadcn Libraries
If you’re building a website, admin dashboard, or SaaS product, the smartest move isn’t blindly generating UI with AI tools.
It’s choosing the right Shadcn libraries, owning your code, and assembling interfaces that can grow with your product.
Start small.
Pick what shadcn library fits your stage.
Copy the code.
Customize it.
Ship faster.
That’s how modern teams build with Shadcn and honestly, it’s hard to go back once you do.
Top comments (4)
thanks for mentioning 8bitcn ⚔️
It's my pleasure to mention you
Huge number of options, impossible to try them all - how to choose?
And is it really necessary to use these libraries, which are yet another layer - these libraries build on top of ShadCN, which builds on top of Tailwind, which builds on top of CSS ... ?
Thanks for the shoutout for Zippystarter Sanjay!