#What is GlueStack UI?

Gluestack-ui is a free, open-source UI component library developed by GeekyAnts, designed to streamline development for React, React Native, Next.js, and Expo projects. Its primary goal is to provide a universal, accessible, and performant set of components that work across web and mobile platforms, targeting developers, startups, and enterprises.

Built with Tailwind CSS (via NativeWind), it offers copy-paste components, theming, and responsive styling.

#Features ⚡️

• Universal Components: Over 50 components (e.g., buttons, inputs) for React Native, Next.js, and Expo.

• Tailwind CSS Integration: Uses NativeWind for consistent styling across platforms.

• Theming and Customization: Supports light/dark modes and flexible theming via tokens.

• Accessibility: Built with robust accessibility features for inclusivity.

• Responsive Design: Adapts to different screen sizes with Tailwind’s utilities.

• CLI Tool: Simplifies component management with commands for adding or updating components.

• Performance: Optimized for React Server Components (RSC) with minimal overhead.

#Pros and Cons

#Pros ✅

• Cross-Platform: Works seamlessly for web and mobile, reducing development time.

• Free and Open-Source: MIT license allows broad use and contributions.

• Customizable: Tailwind CSS and theming tokens enable easy adjustments.

• Community Support: Active GitHub community with frequent updates (last on May 9, 2025).

• Accessible: Prioritizes inclusivity, as highlighted in its documentation.

#Cons ⚠️

• Performance Issues: Some Reddit users report slowdowns, like ActionSheet delays in large lists.

• React-Specific: Limited to React ecosystems, not suitable for Vue or other frameworks.

• Learning Curve: Requires knowledge of Tailwind CSS and React Native for optimal use.

• Evolving Dependencies: Still refining integrations, with occasional console warnings noted on Medium.

#Included Components - Templates

gluestack-ui focuses on reusable UI components:

• Components: Buttons, inputs, modals, and more, accessible via @gluestack-ui/themed.

• Patterns: Pre-built patterns for common UI needs, copy-paste ready.

• Styling: Tailwind CSS (NativeWind) with dynamic and responsive styles.

• Code Snippets: Available on gluestack.io/ui/docs for easy integration.

#Pricing 💵

gluestack-ui operates on a Free model:

• Free Access: Fully open-source under the MIT license, with no cost to use or modify.

#Integrations 🧰

gluestack-ui integrates with:

• React and React Native: Core focus, with support for Next.js and Expo.

• Tailwind CSS: Uses NativeWind for styling, compatible with v4.

• Shadcn/UI: Complements shadcn React Native for enhanced component design.

• CLI Tool: @gluestack-ui/cli for managing components.

• Figma: Offers a design kit with variables and dark mode support.