22 Best Bootstrap Alternatives & What Each Is Best For

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Bootstrap

Bootstrap alternatives are a suite of different tools and frameworks that web developers and designers employ for creating dynamic, responsive websites and applications. These tools, like Bootstrap itself, offer pre-written code for different elements of a website - from typography and buttons to navigation bars and image carousels - but each has its unique features and strengths.

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Tachyons

Tachyons offers a wealth of CSS classes that allow you to fine-tune your web design without bloating your style sheets. This functional CSS framework also plays well with JavaScript, providing a significant advantage when creating interactive components. Tachyons doesn't officially support integrations but, due to its simplicity, can work alongside any frontend JavaScript framework.

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I selected Bulkit for its rich collection of pre-made components which can significantly accelerate the development process. Bulkit stands out because it specifically caters to the needs of startups, which often need to rapidly prototype and launch web interfaces. Therefore, it's best for startups looking for pre-made components that can be tweaked to match their brand identity.

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Purecss

Pure.css offers a set of small, responsive CSS modules that you can use in every project. These include grids, menus, buttons, tables, and other essential components. Despite its minimalistic design, Pure.css works well with other libraries such as Normalize.css, and can be used alongside any JavaScript library or framework.

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Vuetify

I chose Vuetify because it's specifically designed to work with Vue.js, one of the fastest-growing JavaScript frameworks. The tool's extensive library of pre-made components, coupled with its adherence to Google's Material Design specifications, makes it stand out. This makes Vuetify ideal for creating rich single-page applications using Vue.js.

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Spectre.css

SPECTRE.CSS offers a range of utilities for layout, typography, and interface components like buttons, forms, and cards. It's built with flexbox, providing responsive layouts and components. Though SPECTRE.CSS doesn't explicitly integrate with other tools, it's designed with modularity in mind, making it compatible with many modern web development tools and workflows.

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UIKit

UIkit includes an extensive collection of HTML, CSS, and JS components, all easy to use and customizable. Features include a responsive grid system, navigation components, form elements, and more. Though UIkit does not offer explicit integrations, its modular nature means it can be easily incorporated into many different web development workflows and tools.

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Bulma

I chose Bulma for its efficient use of Flexbox, a layout model that allows a responsive design with minimal effort. This efficiency sets Bulma apart from many other CSS frameworks. In my judgment, Bulma stands out as the best choice for developers seeking a powerful, Flexbox-based CSS framework for creating flexible and intuitive web designs.

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Semantic UI

I chose Semantic UI because of its intuitive and accessible approach to design. Its use of human-friendly HTML sets it apart from many other frameworks, making it a more natural choice for developers prioritizing user-friendly designs. From my perspective, Semantic UI is the best tool for creating websites and applications that are easy for both developers and end users to understand.

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Tailwind CSS

Tailwind CSS comes with features such as responsive design, customizability, hover, focus, and active states out of the box. These enable developers to build sophisticated, interactive interfaces with ease. When it comes to integrations, Tailwind CSS can be integrated with popular front-end frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular, enhancing its utility across different project environments.

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MUI

MUI, previously known as Material-UI, is a React UI framework that adheres to Google's Material Design guidelines. Its comprehensive suite of pre-built components and powerful theming capabilities make it an excellent tool for creating aesthetically pleasing and functional UIs. Its dedication to material design and seamless integration with popular frameworks make it the go-to option for such specific needs.

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Foundation

The reason I picked Foundation for this list is its strong emphasis on creating responsive designs, a feature that many developers value in the era of mobile browsing. This framework differentiates itself with an ingrained mobile-first approach, ensuring that applications look great on smaller screens without sacrificing functionality or aesthetics on larger ones.

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Quasar Framework

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Blueprint

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Chakra UI

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Materialize CSS

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Metro UI

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I selected Bulkit for its rich collection of pre-made components which can significantly accelerate the development process. Bulkit stands out because it specifically caters to the needs of startups, which often need to rapidly prototype and launch web interfaces. Therefore, it's best for startups looking for pre-made components that can be tweaked to match their brand identity.

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Picnic CSS

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Basscss

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Skeleton CSS

Balance Functionality and Performance: High functionality might come with the cost of performance. For example, MUI is exceptional for material design, but it might be heavier compared to lighter frameworks like Skeleton. Strive for a balance between the functionality you need and the performance you can afford to sacrifice.

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