VibeUI vs Magic UI
Magic UI is an open-source library of animated React, Tailwind and Motion components, with paid Pro templates. VibeUI is broader (components, landing blocks, animations, page scenarios), its animations ship without dependencies and respect prefers-reduced-motion, and every item comes with an instruction for your AI agent.
| Feature | VibeUI | Magic UI |
|---|---|---|
| What's inside | 2,048 items: components, landing blocks (hero, pricing, navbar, FAQ, data grid), animations and full-page scenarios | Animated components and effects; paid Pro templates |
| Dependencies | Animations in CSS and React without extra packages | Many components require motion |
| Install | shadcn CLI: npx shadcn add <item url>, code is copied into your project | shadcn CLI: npx shadcn add <item url>, code is copied into your project |
| AI agent workflow | Copy for AI: a ready instruction for Cursor / Claude Code — install command, dependencies, what to keep and what to adapt | Documentation and an MCP server |
| Price and license | Catalog and previews free; 20 copies a month with an account; PRO — $9/month | Components free, open source (MIT); Pro templates paid |
FAQ
Can I use VibeUI together with shadcn/ui?
Yes. The VibeUI registry is shadcn-compatible: items install with the same npx shadcn add into a project that already uses shadcn/ui and don't break it.
Do I need an account to browse components?
No. The catalog, live previews and search are open without an account. An account is needed to copy code: 20 free copies a month.