What frameworks does Incubator support?

Incubator components are built with React and Tailwind CSS v4, with optional Framer Motion animations. They work seamlessly with Next.js, Remix, and Vite. You can also export to WordPress or plain HTML.

How do I use Incubator components?

Simply browse the catalog, find a section you like, copy the TSX code, and paste it into your project. No proprietary packages or dependencies to install — just Tailwind CSS v4 and optionally Framer Motion.

Can I use Incubator components for commercial projects?

Absolutely. All components are MIT licensed. You can use them freely for client work, SaaS products, agency projects, or any commercial application.

How many components does Incubator have?

Incubator currently offers 844+ production-ready sections across 50+ types including Hero, Navbar, Footer, Pricing, Testimonials, FAQ, Features, CTA, Contact, and many more. New sections are added weekly.

What is the API plan?

The API plan at €20/month gives you programmatic access via a REST API to all sections. It is MCP-compatible for AI workflows and supports up to 200 requests per minute.

Are there built-in themes?

Yes, Incubator includes 7 built-in themes. Pro users can fully customize themes to match their brand identity including colors, typography, and spacing.

What dependencies do Incubator components require?

Components only require Tailwind CSS v4. Framer Motion is optional for animated variants. There are no proprietary packages — everything is standard React and Tailwind.

Incubator vs Chakra UI

Incubator and Chakra UI represent two fundamentally different approaches to building React interfaces. Incubator is a copy-paste section library with zero runtime overhead — you browse, copy TSX code, and own it entirely. Chakra UI is a full component framework with a CSS-in-JS runtime, providing accessible primitives and a prop-based styling API. Incubator excels at shipping pages fast with 844+ pre-built sections; Chakra excels at building custom, accessible applications from the ground up.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Incubator	Chakra UI
Architecture	Copy-paste, zero runtime	Component framework, runtime
Bundle Size Impact	0 KB (no library code)✓	~45 KB min (runtime + emotion)
Ready Sections	844+ full sections✓	~30 layout examples
Styling Approach	Tailwind CSS v4 (utility-first)✓	CSS-in-JS (Emotion runtime)
Accessibility	Semantic HTML	WAI-ARIA by default✓
Community Size	Growing	37K+ GitHub stars✓
Animations	Framer Motion built-in✓	Basic transitions only
Design Variety	10 moods, 7 themes✓	1 default theme

Pros & Cons

Incubator

Pros

+Zero runtime overhead — no library JavaScript shipped to the client
+844+ production-ready sections across 50+ types
+Tailwind CSS v4 native — no CSS-in-JS performance concerns
+Framer Motion animations built into every section
+10 design moods and 7 themes for visual diversity

Cons

-Not a full framework — no built-in state management or form handling
-React only — no support for other frameworks

Chakra UI

Pros

+Full component framework with consistent design system
+WAI-ARIA accessibility built into every component
+Large community with 37K+ GitHub stars and extensive ecosystem
+Prop-based styling API for rapid prototyping
+Comprehensive documentation and learning resources

Cons

-Runtime CSS-in-JS adds ~45 KB to bundle size
-Very few pre-built page sections — mostly low-level primitives
-Lock-in to the Chakra API — harder to migrate away

Verdict

Choose Incubator if you want to ship visually rich pages fast with zero runtime cost, especially for marketing sites, landing pages, and SaaS frontends. Choose Chakra UI if you are building a complex application that requires a full design system with deep accessibility support. For many projects, Incubator sections can handle the public-facing pages while Chakra powers the application dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Incubator free?+

Yes — Incubator offers a free tier with 3 components per section type. For unlimited access to all 844+ sections, the Pro plan starts at €9.99/month.

What's the difference between Incubator and Chakra UI?+

Chakra UI is a full component framework with runtime CSS-in-JS (~45 KB) focused on accessibility and design system consistency. Incubator is a copy-paste section library with zero runtime overhead, built-in Framer Motion animations, and 7 visual themes. Chakra is best for app UIs, Incubator for marketing pages.

Does Incubator add runtime JavaScript like Chakra UI?+

No. Incubator uses Tailwind CSS (zero runtime) for styling. Chakra UI ships ~45 KB of runtime JavaScript for its CSS-in-JS engine. Incubator's animations use Framer Motion only where motion is needed.

Can I use Incubator components in commercial projects?+

Yes, all Incubator components can be used in unlimited commercial projects. You copy-paste the code directly into your project with no attribution required.

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Developer & creator of Incubator