material-ui vs ui
material-ui and ui share 5 technologies: Vite, React, Next.js, React Router, and PostCSS. material-ui is written in JavaScript and ui in TypeScript.
LinkedInWhat they share and what sets them apart
mui
material-ui
Material UI: Comprehensive React component library that implements Google's Material Design. Free forever.
JavaScript99.3kRead on November 4, 2026, at commit 403986aWhat is material-ui built with?Only in material-ui
- @slack/bolt
- @material-ui/core
- prop-types
- mustache
emotion
- @popperjs/core
react-transition-group
- styled-components
In common
shadcn-ui
ui
Composable, accessible components with thoughtful defaults. Build your own component library with code you can customize, extend, and make your own.
TypeScript127.3kRead on November 4, 2026, at commit 8a35366What is ui built with?Only in ui
- lru-cache
- Vercel
- MCP
- TanStack
- Tailwind CSS
- cn
class-variance-authority
- next-themes
recharts
- Radix UI
- Base UI
sonner
react-resizable-panels
embla-carousel-react
react-day-picker
- cmdk
dnd-kit
motion
vaul
- React Hook Form
- Lucide
hugeicons
- @tabler/icons-react
- @phosphor-icons/react
- @remixicon/react
ai
shiki
- streamdown
- unist-util-visit
- Zod
- tailwindcss-animate
geist
prompts
- ora
Side by side
material-uiui
SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
material-ui775,910 lines written23,407 code files
ui636,496 lines written3,892 code files
Who writes itA commit counts as AI's when it carries its signature: a Co-Authored-By line, its author name or the merge of its branch.
material-ui0.3% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor
ui3% of its commits signed by AIWith Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and Devin
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
material-uiLast push November 4, 202626,756 commits99,297 stars
uiLast push November 4, 20262,298 commits127,326 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
material-ui1,195 test files2.2% of its code files have a test that imports them
ui415 test files3.8% of its code files have a test that imports them
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, material-ui or ui?
material-ui, with 775,910 lines written; ui has 636,496.
The proof: mui/material-ui's code at commit 403986a
Which has more GitHub stars, material-ui or ui?
ui, with 127,326 stars; material-ui has 99,297.
The proof: shadcn-ui/ui on GitHub
Which has more tests, material-ui or ui?
material-ui, with 1,195 test files; ui has 415.
The proof: mui/material-ui's code at commit 403986a
Which was updated more recently, material-ui or ui?
Both got their last push on November 4, 2026.
The proof: mui/material-ui's commits on GitHub
Which has more commits signed by AI, material-ui or ui?
ui: an AI signed 3% of its commits, with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex, and Devin; in material-ui, 0.3%.
The proof: the commits each tool signed in shadcn-ui/ui
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