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Best Arc Alternatives in 2026

10 similar tools you can use instead of Arc, with pricing and key features.

Arc

Build interfaces that feel finished

UIFree plan availableOpen Source
  • Component library
  • Shadcn CLI integration
  • AI/docs-driven scaffolding
  • Live previews
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Arc alternatives

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21st.dev

The NPM for Design Engineers

UIFrom $6 / per month billed yearly
  • Component Library
  • AI-assisted Customization
  • Design System Alignment
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Aceternity UI

React & Tailwind CSS Component Library

UIFree plan available
  • 200+ Components, Blocks & Templates
  • Tailwind CSS + Motion Integration
  • Copy-Paste Workflow
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Base UI

Unstyled UI components for accessible design systems

UIOpen Source
  • Unstyled, highly configurable components
  • Styling compatibility
  • Advanced components and accessibility
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BoardUI

React Design System for Dashboards

UIFree plan availableOpen Source
  • Component Library
  • Templates & Tokens
  • Editable Code & Tailwind
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Magic UI

UI library for Design Engineers

UIOpen Source
  • Component library
  • Templates and blocks
  • Design-system compatibility
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Radix UI

An open source component library optimized for fast development, easy maintenance, and accessibility.

UIOpen Source
  • Primitives
  • Icons
  • Colors
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React Bits

React components for creative developers

UIFrom $29 / monthlyOpen Source
  • Large component library
  • Visual editors
  • Tweakable props
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Shadcn

The Foundation for your Design System

UIOpen Source
  • Components Library
  • Customization & Extensibility
  • Open Source & Open Code
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Shadcnblocks

The ultimate block set for Shadcn UI & Tailwind

UIFrom $149 / one-time
  • Block Library
  • Copy-Paste or CLI Install
  • Responsive & Interactive
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Tremor

Copy-and-Paste Tailwind CSS UI Components for Charts and Dashboards

UIOpen Source
  • Open-source components
  • Beautiful defaults and simple props
  • Advanced visualizations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arc?

Arc is a UI tool: Build interfaces that feel finished. It has a free plan. It is open source. Key features include Component library, Shadcn CLI integration, AI/docs-driven scaffolding and Live previews.

Are there free alternatives to Arc?

Yes. Aceternity UI and BoardUI have a free plan. Arc also has a free plan.

Is there another open-source alternative to Arc?

Yes. Arc is open source, and so are Base UI, BoardUI, Magic UI, Radix UI, React Bits and 2 others.

Which Arc alternatives are paid-only?

21st.dev: From $6 / per month billed yearly. React Bits: From $29 / monthly. Shadcnblocks: From $149 / one-time.

What’s a good Arc alternative for dashboards and charts?

For dashboards and charts, start with BoardUI (React Design System for Dashboards). Also consider Tremor (Copy-and-Paste Tailwind CSS UI Components for Charts and Dashboards).