qodesign vs Aceternity UI
Aceternity is a large library you subscribe to or buy for life. qodesign sells a smaller set of standout animated pieces one at a time, each as a single HTML file and a React version, so you can buy just the login or tab bar you need.
| qodesign | Aceternity UI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3 per component, or $29 once for everything (the Shelf (All-Access)) | Pro: $169 for a year or $199 lifetime; Team (10 seats) $1,590 |
| Free | 1 free component, no account needed | A large free library of components |
| Size | 15 components, new ones added as they're released | 100+ free components, plus paid blocks and templates |
| What's in a download | One HTML file (CSS + JS inside), a React version and a PROMPT.md for AI coding tools | See their site |
| Stack | Plain HTML/CSS/JS, or React with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS and Framer Motion | React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion |
| Best for | Adding one memorable animated moment (login, OTP, checkout, navigation, dashboard) to an app | Teams building many marketing pages who want one big library |