Tailwind CSS vs Bootstrap

CSS for people who hate writing CSS meets the web's favorite starter kit. Here's our take.

Tailwind CSS

Nice Pick

CSS for people who hate writing CSS. All the utility classes, none of the naming drama.

Pros

• Utility-first approach eliminates custom CSS bloat
• Promotes design consistency with built-in design tokens
• Speeds up development by keeping styles in HTML
• Highly customizable with a config file

Cons

• HTML can get cluttered with long class strings
• Learning curve for the utility class naming system

Bootstrap

The web's favorite starter kit. Because sometimes you just want your site to look good without reinventing the wheel.

Pros

• Massive component library for rapid prototyping
• Responsive grid system that just works
• Extensive documentation and community support
• Customizable with Sass variables

Cons

• Sites can look generic if not heavily customized
• Bloat from unused CSS if not properly optimized

The Verdict

Use Tailwind CSS if: You want utility-first approach eliminates custom css bloat and can live with html can get cluttered with long class strings.

Use Bootstrap if: You prioritize massive component library for rapid prototyping over what Tailwind CSS offers.

The Bottom Line

Tailwind CSS wins

CSS for people who hate writing CSS. All the utility classes, none of the naming drama.