Embeddable CSS Framework mature
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
85.0K stars
400 contributors
Since 2017
Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development
License
MIT
Min RAM
16 MB
Min CPUs
1 core
Scaling
single_node
Complexity
beginner
Performance
medium
Self-hostable
✓
K8s native
✕
Offline
✕
Pricing
fully free
Docs quality
excellent
Vendor lock-in
none
Use cases
- ✓ Rapidly build custom UIs without writing CSS
- ✓ Design system token management
- ✓ Responsive layouts for web apps
Anti-patterns / when NOT to use
- ✕ Verbose HTML classes
- ✕ Custom design tokens need config
- ✕ Not a component library
Replaces / alternatives to
Technical specs
Language
JavaScript
API type
SDK
Protocols
HTTP
Deployment
npm
Community
GitHub stars 85.0K
Contributors 400
Commit frequency weekly
Plugin ecosystem none
Backing Tailwind Labs
Funding vc_backed
Release
Latest version
— Last release —
Since 2017
Best fit
Team size
solosmallmedium
Industries
general