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 shadcn/ui

Incubator and shadcn/ui solve fundamentally different problems. shadcn/ui provides beautifully crafted atomic UI primitives — buttons, dialogs, form inputs — built on Radix for rock-solid accessibility. Incubator provides 844+ complete page sections — Hero, Pricing, Testimonials, CTA — with Framer Motion animations and 10 design moods. They are complementary, not competing.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Incubator	shadcn/ui
Approach	Full page sections	Atomic primitives
Component Count	844+ sections✓	50+ primitives
Animations	Framer Motion built-in✓	Manual implementation
Design Variety	10 design moods✓	1 default style
Accessibility	Semantic HTML	Radix primitives (ARIA)✓
Price	Free tier / €9.99/mo Pro	100% free & open source✓
TypeScript	100% typed	100% typed
Section Types	50+ types (Hero, Pricing…)✓	N/A — primitives only

Pros & Cons

Incubator

Pros

+844+ ready-to-use page sections — paste and ship
+Framer Motion animations on every component
+10 design moods for visual diversity across projects
+50+ section types covering all common landing page needs
+REST API and MCP support for programmatic access

Cons

-No atomic primitives — you still need form inputs, dialogs, etc.
-Pro plan required for full access

shadcn/ui

Pros

+100% free and open source — no cost barrier
+Radix-based accessibility primitives out of the box
+Excellent form components (inputs, selects, date pickers)
+Massive community and ecosystem of extensions
+Copy-paste approach — same philosophy as Incubator

Cons

-No full page sections — you must compose everything yourself
-Single default style — limited visual variety
-No built-in animations or motion system

Verdict

Use both. shadcn/ui is the best choice for form components, dialogs, and accessible primitives. Incubator is the best choice for complete page sections with animations and theming. Together they cover the full spectrum: shadcn/ui handles the interactive atoms, Incubator handles the visual page-level blocks.

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.

Can I use Incubator and shadcn/ui together?+

Absolutely. They complement each other perfectly — use shadcn/ui for interactive primitives (forms, dialogs, dropdowns) and Incubator for full page sections (heroes, pricing, testimonials). Both use Tailwind CSS.

Does shadcn/ui have full page sections like Incubator?+

No. shadcn/ui focuses on atomic UI primitives (buttons, inputs, dialogs). You need to compose full sections yourself. Incubator provides 844+ ready-to-use page sections with layout, animations, and theming.

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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Victor Aubague

Developer & creator of Incubator