# [HeroUI](<https://heroui.com/>)

[heroui.com](<https://heroui.com/>)

Beautiful, accessible React UI components built on React Aria and Tailwind CSS v4 — the modern alternative to MUI, Chakra UI, and shadcn/ui.

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## About HeroUI

HeroUI (formerly NextUI) is a React UI library built on top of React Aria and Tailwind CSS v4. It ships accessible, production-ready components that are beautiful out of the box and fully customizable. Supports React Server Components, works with Next.js and other React frameworks, and positions itself as a modern alternative to heavier libraries like MUI and Chakra UI.

The component set covers everything from buttons and modals to data tables and date pickers.

Pricing model: Free

## Features

- Built on React Aria for full accessibility

- Tailwind CSS v4 powered styling

- Server Components support

- Previously known as NextUI

- Drop-in alternative to MUI, Chakra, shadcn/ui

## FAQs

Common questions about HeroUI

Is HeroUI free?

Yes — HeroUI is open source and free to use.

Is HeroUI the same as NextUI?

Yes — NextUI was rebranded to HeroUI with v3, which added Tailwind CSS v4 support and React Aria under the hood.

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