Is Float UI free and open source?

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Yes. Float UI describes itself as "100% free and open-source," and its components and templates are designed to be copied and pasted directly into your own apps. That applies to the library as presented on floatui.com — the site states the project stays free thanks to its sponsors, and it points users to GitHub to get the source and star the project.

What "free and open source" covers here

Based on the site's own wording, the free/open-source claim applies to:

  • UI components — the building blocks for pages and sections.
  • Website templates — described as professional, beautifully designed templates built on top of React and Next.js with Tailwind CSS.
  • Copy-and-paste usage — the site explicitly frames components as customizable and meant to be pasted into your apps.

The homepage does not list a pricing page, paid tier, or payment platform, and it does not state any license name (e.g., MIT). So the practical takeaway is: the site presents everything as free and open source, but if you need the exact license terms for commercial or redistribution use, check the repository on GitHub rather than assuming a specific license.

How to get it

  1. Go to floatui.com.
  2. Pick a component or template.
  3. Copy the code and paste it into your project.
  4. If you want the source or want to support the project, use the GitHub link on the site ("Star on GitHub").

The site also notes that Float UI is free and open source "thanks to the companies that sponsor it," and invites visitors to become a sponsor to support the project. That's the stated mechanism keeping it free — not a paid plan.

Frameworks supported

Float UI says you can use your favorite JS framework, and lists:

  • HTML
  • React.js
  • Vue.js
  • Svelte.js

Templates are described as built on React and Next.js with Tailwind CSS. So if you're working outside those stacks, components are still presented as usable via the HTML option, while the templates are tied to React/Next.js.

Quick check before you commit

Question Answer from the site
Is it free? Yes — "100% free and open-source"
Can I use it in my own app? Yes — copy and paste into your apps
Do I need design skills? No — the site says it works regardless of design skills
Is it responsive? Yes — components/templates are described as fully responsive
Where's the source? GitHub (linked from the site)
Exact license? Not stated on the homepage — verify on GitHub

If your decision hinges on the specific license (for example, shipping in a commercial product or redistributing the components), treat the GitHub repository as the authoritative source and confirm the license file there before relying on it.