DitherUI vs Magic UI, Aceternity UI and React Bits
All four are copy-paste animated React libraries, so the real question is what you are building. Here is where each one fits. Details about the other libraries come from their public sites and can change, so check theirs before you decide.
| Aspect |  DitherUIOurs |  Magic UI |  Aceternity UI |  React Bits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How you get the code | Copy-paste, installed with the shadcn CLI | Copy-paste, shadcn-style install | Copy-paste, installable with the shadcn CLI | Copy-paste, installable with the shadcn CLI |
| Built with | React 19, Tailwind v4, Motion, Radix | React, Tailwind, Motion | React, Tailwind, Motion | React, with CSS or Tailwind variants; GSAP and three.js for some components |
| Main focus | Everyday UI (dialogs, tabs, selects, tables) with motion in every state, plus blocks and AI-agent UI | Animated components and effects for landing pages | Dramatic visual effects such as aurora backgrounds, sparkles and 3D cards | Creative animated pieces such as text effects and backgrounds |
| AI chat and agent UI | Prompt input, model selector, reasoning trail, tool-call and agent-run views | Not its focus | Not its focus | Not its focus |
| Ready-made blocks | Dialogs, auth, schedule, dashboards, FAQ and more | Templates and sections | Sections and templates | Blocks in its paid tier |
Pick DitherUI ifOurs
- You want standard UI (tables, selects, dialogs, tabs) that animates properly out of the box.
- You are building a chat or agent interface and want the pieces ready.
- You already use shadcn/ui and want the same install flow and token-driven theming.
Pick Magic UI if
- You mostly need eye-catching effects and sections for a marketing page.
Pick Aceternity UI if
- You want bold, showpiece effects for a hero or landing page.
Pick React Bits if
- You want creative text effects and backgrounds, and need plain CSS variants alongside Tailwind.
More questions? Read the full FAQ.