# BoardUI

> BoardUI is a React design system offering 103 unique components, 19 data charts, and 10 Pro templates for indie developers.

Canonical: https://softwareontheweb.com/product/boardui
Last updated: 2026-11-09

## About

BoardUI is a React design system that provides 103 reusable components, including 19 data charts, 10 Pro templates, and over 400 design tokens. It supports desktop, tablet, and mobile interfaces and works with Tailwind CSS, TanStack Table, and React Aria. Indie developers can install it via a CLI, receive a single‑user license, and use the code in unlimited projects without recurring fees. The system enables rapid construction of dashboards, agentic chat interfaces, and data‑rich applications.

- [BoardUI homepage showing Indie developers build forever in React](https://softwareontheweb.com/storage/product_media/medium_boardui-homepage-screenshot.webp)
### Who is it for?

Indie developers


## Features

- 103 unique UI components for dashboards and agentic interfaces
- 19 built‑in data chart types
- 10 Pro templates covering common layouts
- Over 400 design tokens based on Tailwind CSS
- Dark‑mode variables and responsive styling for desktop, tablet, and mobile
- CLI commands for installing and adding components to a project

## Use cases

- UI Design
- UX design
- Build interactive dashboards with ready‑made charts and tables
- Create agentic chat UIs using pre‑designed conversation components
- Implement responsive layouts across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Customize visual style quickly with Tailwind‑based design tokens
- You can construct interactive dashboards, agentic chat screens, data tables with sorting and pagination, and themed responsive applications across devices.

## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Pricing | Free, One-time Payment |
| Platforms | Desktop, Tablet, Mobile |
| Categories | Design Tools, UI Library |

## More details

### Comparisons

- Provides built‑in agentic components, which many generic UI kits lack
- Compatible with the shadcn CLI schema, allowing use of shadcn tooling
- Offers a one‑time purchase model with unlimited project use, unlike subscription‑only libraries

### Integrations

- GitHub

### Pros

- Single‑user license lets you reuse the code in any number of projects
- No recurring subscription after purchase
- Large component library reduces need to build UI from scratch
- Includes data visualization components out of the box
- Design tokens simplify theming and dark‑mode support
- CLI streamlines installation and component addition

### What is BoardUI?

BoardUI is a React design system that bundles more than a hundred ready‑made components, charts, templates and design tokens for building dashboard‑style and agentic interfaces.

### What are its key features?

It offers 103 components, 19 chart types, 10 Pro templates, over 400 Tailwind‑based design tokens, dark‑mode variables, responsive layouts for desktop, tablet and mobile, and a CLI for easy installation and component addition.

### How does it compare to alternatives?

BoardUI includes built‑in agentic components, works with the shadcn CLI schema, and provides a one‑time purchase option that grants unlimited project use, setting it apart from many subscription‑only UI kits.

### What integrations and ecosystem support does it offer?

BoardUI integrates with GitHub for authentication and supports Tailwind CSS, TanStack Table, React Aria and other common React libraries through its CLI setup.

### What are its pros?

A single‑user license allows unlimited project reuse; there is no ongoing subscription; the component library is extensive; it includes ready‑made charts; design tokens ease theming; dark‑mode is built in; and the CLI simplifies setup.
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- [github.com](https://github.com/BoardUI/boardui)
- [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/in/pedrolivares)
- [x.com](https://x.com/boardui)

### Is there a free version of BoardUI?

Yes, a starter plan provides a free user license with basic components and can be installed via the CLI.

### Can BoardUI be added to a Next.js project?

Yes, running npx boardui@latest init sets up the required dependencies and files in a Next.js codebase.

### Does BoardUI support dark mode?

Dark‑mode variables are included, allowing you to toggle between light and dark themes.

### How is licensing handled for commercial use?

The single‑user license permits unlimited use in commercial projects without additional fees.

## Related
- [Home](https://softwareontheweb.com/)
- [Topics](https://softwareontheweb.com/topics)
- [Official website](https://boardui.com)
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- [Shadcnspace](https://softwareontheweb.com/product/shadcnspace)
- [Tailgrids](https://softwareontheweb.com/product/tailgrids)