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A Lightweight Alternative to HeroUI
HeroUI is a fantastic component library. But if you want to avoid installing massive gigabyte-heavy UI libraries and own your code via copy-paste, ogBlocks is built for you.
Feature Comparison: HeroUI vs ogBlocks
| Feature | HeroUI | ogBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / Pro models ($149) | Free / Pro ($79) |
| Customizability | Low (Props based) | High (Raw Code) |
| Animations | Framer Motion (Baked in) | Framer Motion (Fully Customizable) |
| Dependencies | Massive npm installation | None (Copy-paste) |
| Library Growth | Major version bumps | 10+ new components each month |
| Private Discord Group | Community | Private PRO Discord Group |
| Developer E-Book | No | Included Free |
| MCP Server Integration | Yes | Included for AI Integration |
| CLI Installation | No (NPM Package) | Yes (via Shadcn CLI) |
| Refund Policy | No Refunds | 7-day Money-back Guarantee |
Who is HeroUI best for?
Teams that want a fully pre-styled component library installed via npm.
Who is ogBlocks best for?
Developers who want zero bundle bloat and complete ownership of their component markup.
Analyzing HeroUI
What they do well
- •Beautiful default themes
- •Easy to use props APIs
- •Built-in dark mode support
Where they fall short
- •Heavy npm package size
- •Harder to override core styling logic
- •Opinionated design system
The ogBlocks Advantage
ogBlocks isn't an npm package you install—it's code you own. By offering raw copy-paste components, your bundle size remains tiny, and you retain 100% control over the DOM logic and Tailwind configurations.