Tailwind CSS has become the go-to styling framework for modern admin dashboards, and the ecosystem of admin templates has matured significantly. We compared 25 Tailwind CSS admin dashboard templates — eleven premium and fourteen free — spanning Angular, React, Vue, SvelteKit, Next.js, and vanilla JavaScript. Each entry covers the framework, component count, GitHub stars, and pricing so you can find the right fit for your project.
Whether you need a full-featured enterprise admin panel with 150+ pages, a lightweight starter built on shadcn/ui and Radix primitives, or a framework-agnostic template that works without React or Vue, this roundup has options for every stack and budget. Premium templates are listed first, followed by free options sorted by quality and community adoption.
Comparison Table
| Template | Price | UI Library | TypeScript | Next.js | Dark Mode | Auth | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Dashboard | $69 | shadcn/ui | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Mosaic Pro | $69 | Tailwind | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Metronic | $49 | Tailwind v4 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Custom | N/A |
| Preline Pro | €220+ | Preline | Yes | No | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Nexus Dashboard | $69–$499 | DaisyUI | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Shadcn Admin | Free | shadcn/ui | Yes | No | Yes | Clerk | 15K+ |
| TailAdmin | Free | Tailwind | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | 2.5K+ |
| Tremor | Free | Tremor | Yes | No | Yes | N/A | 16K+ |
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Table of contents — all 25 templates
- Haze Dashboard — Nuxt Edition
- Apex Dashboard Angular
- Apex Dashboard
- Admindek Dashboard Next.js
- Haze Dashboard — Next.js Edition
- Mosaic Pro (Cruip)
- Metronic (KeenThemes)
- Preline Pro
- Nexus Dashboard (DaisyUI)
- Spike Tailwind (WrapPixel)
- Hospital HTML Dashboard
- Shadcn Admin (satnaing)
- Vuestic Admin
- TailAdmin
- Flowbite Admin Dashboard
- Mosaic Lite (Cruip)
- Windmill Dashboard
- Admin One Vue (JustBoil)
- Cleopatra
- DashWind
- Admin One React (JustBoil)
- Flowbite Svelte Admin
- Shadboard
- Tremor
- Material Tailwind Dashboard
1. Haze Dashboard — Nuxt Edition
$69–$349 TypeScript Nuxt 4 Tailwind v4 · Best for: Vue developers who want Tailwind v4 with the Nuxt framework
Haze Dashboard brings Tailwind CSS v4 to the Nuxt admin template space through Nuxt UI v4, which means all 50+ components inherit your Tailwind theme tokens automatically. The template covers 92+ pages with 5 specialized dashboard views, 16 application pages (chat, mail, kanban, calendar, file manager, charts, maps, rich text editor), and complete CRUD management for six entity types. Every data table connects to mock APIs with search, pagination, and column-level filtering.
The Tailwind integration goes deeper than just utility classes. Six color presets and three density settings generate over 300 distinct theme combinations without any custom CSS. Dark/light/system mode, RTL layout, and three-language i18n toggle seamlessly through Nuxt UI’s theming layer. State management runs on Pinia, form validation on Zod, charts on lazy-loaded unovis, and maps on Leaflet. The eCommerce module includes product grid filters, a shopping cart, and a multi-step checkout flow. Docker deployment is preconfigured. Built by the team behind AdminLTE.
2. Apex Dashboard Angular
From $69 Angular 22 TypeScript 6 Tailwind v4 Spartan UI Dark Mode · Best for: Angular teams committed to the Tailwind stack
Apex Dashboard Angular is the most complete Angular option on this list (TailAdmin and Nexus also offer Angular versions), and the first DashboardPack edition built on the full modern Tailwind v4 stack. The build runs on Angular 22 (zoneless change detection, standalone components, signal-driven services), Tailwind CSS v4 with OKLCh design tokens, Spartan UI (40 helm primitives vendored on Angular CDK — shadcn-style headless components for Angular), and Chart.js. It’s the sister product to the Apex Dashboard Next.js entry listed below, with the same design language ported to Angular’s rendering model.
The catalogue runs 60+ pages: 9 dashboards (including a real Crypto dashboard with a BTC candlestick, a Logistics dashboard with a live route map, and a Projects dashboard with a 6-week gantt), full commerce CRUD with detail and edit views, 14 authentication screens across two layouts (cover + centered), 5 error pages, multi-tab Settings and Profile areas, blog, academy, knowledge base, and a UI showcase. A TipTap-powered rich-text editor lives on /forms/advanced. Tooling-wise: SSR via @angular/ssr, PWA via @angular/service-worker, MSW mock API, GitHub Actions CI, ESLint + Husky pre-commit, and a Vitest suite (58 tests) all come pre-configured. Pricing: $69 (Personal), $149 (Developer), $349 (Lifetime Developer). For Angular teams already using or migrating to Tailwind, Apex is the most current option in the catalogue.
3. Apex Dashboard
From $69 Next.js 16 TypeScript shadcn/ui Dark Mode · Best for: Modern Next.js apps, developer-centric projects
Apex Dashboard v3.2.0 is the Next.js edition of Apex, using Next.js 16.4.3, React 19.3.1, TypeScript 7, Tailwind CSS v4 and shadcn/ui. It supplies 12 dashboard variants, six layout presets and a theme customizer with six color presets, density controls, dark/light/system modes and RTL. The Angular edition above is a separate product with its own feature set.
The 115-component explorer includes 41 shared-core primitives and 74 editable Apex modules. Each entry has realistic previews, variants, copyable examples and API guidance, including rich text, mentions, uploads, signatures and Kanban. You also receive 114 blocks, 92 Storybook stories, 14 email templates and 28 variants, commerce workflow demos and an independent starter.
4. Admindek Dashboard Next.js
From $69 Next.js 16 TypeScript shadcn/ui Dark Mode · Best for: Modern Next.js apps, developer-centric projects
Admindek Next.js is built end-to-end on Tailwind CSS v4 with OKLCh color tokens — the new Tailwind v4 zero-config setup and CSS-first configuration make theme customization an exercise in CSS variables, not JavaScript config. 35+ vendored shadcn/ui primitives are styled with Tailwind utility classes you can read and override. React 19, TypeScript 6 strict mode, and Next.js 16 App Router round out the stack. Nine dashboard variants, a live theme customizer with six presets, and full dark-mode support demonstrate the flexibility of the Tailwind v4 foundation.
5. Haze Dashboard — Next.js Edition
From $69 Next.js 16 Tailwind v4 shadcn/ui · Best for: React teams adopting Tailwind v4 OKLCh tokens on a real 96-page production codebase, not a starter
The React/Next.js companion to the Nuxt edition at the top of this list. Haze Next.js is built entirely around Tailwind v4’s new OKLCh-based token system — six color presets and three density levels feed shadcn/ui primitives via CSS variables, and the runtime theme customizer can repaint all 96 pages without a single component override. RTL is a single toggle. The kanban module pictured above shows what Tailwind v4 utility classes compose to when stacked against @dnd-kit drag-and-drop and shadcn/ui card primitives — no custom CSS in the entire codebase.
Application surface: 5 dashboards (Overview, Analytics, eCommerce, CRM, SaaS), 8 interactive modules (chat, mail, kanban, calendar, files, recharts dashboards, Tiptap 3 editor, react-leaflet maps), 11 auth flows. Six CRUD resources hit 33 mock API routes with real pagination and filtering. Next.js 16 App Router with Turbopack, React 19, TypeScript 5 strict, next-intl in English/German/French. Priced from $69 (Personal) to $349 (Lifetime).
6. Mosaic Pro (Cruip)
Premium Tailwind Next.js TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: FinTech dashboards, financial analytics
Mosaic Pro from Cruip is a FinTech-focused admin dashboard that ships in five variants: HTML (with Alpine.js), React, Next.js 16, Vue 3, and Laravel, all on Tailwind CSS v4. At $69, it includes 60+ pages with a dedicated financial dashboard, analytics dashboard, e-commerce pages, and a complete set of utility pages. The FinTech focus means you get specialized charts for revenue tracking, cash flow visualization, and transaction tables that generic admin templates simply do not include.
Cruip is known for exceptionally clean code, and Mosaic Pro maintains that standard. The Tailwind CSS setup is well-organized with custom utility classes that extend the framework rather than fighting against it. Chart.js handles the data visualization with a cohesive color palette that works in both light and dark modes. The template includes 4 sidebar variations, a community forum page, inbox, and calendar — all with responsive layouts that work well on mobile devices. If your project involves financial data, accounting, or analytics, Mosaic Pro is the most targeted premium option available.
7. Metronic (KeenThemes)
Premium Tailwind Next.js TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Large-scale enterprise, maximum template coverage
Metronic by KeenThemes is the world’s best-selling admin dashboard template, and the Tailwind CSS edition brings all of that experience to a modern utility-first codebase. With 150+ pages, it covers every conceivable admin use case: CRM, project management, e-commerce, file management, user management, authentication flows, and more. The Tailwind edition ships in HTML, React (Vite), and Next.js variants built on Tailwind CSS 4 with ReUI, shadcn/ui, and Radix UI.
At $49 for a Regular (single-project) license, Metronic offers exceptional value for the sheer volume of pre-built pages and components. KeenThemes has been maintaining and updating Metronic for over a decade, which means edge cases, browser quirks, and responsive issues have been addressed through years of user feedback. The documentation is extensive with a dedicated getting-started guide, component reference, and layout customization instructions. For teams that need the most comprehensive Tailwind admin template with the longest track record of maintenance, Metronic is the safe choice.
8. Preline Pro
Premium Tailwind TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Accessible enterprise dashboards
Preline Pro is an HTML-first Tailwind CSS component library with 780+ blocks across marketing, application, and admin dashboard categories, plus 21 premium templates totaling 207 pages. The Pro license costs €220 one-time for a single developer (Team is €406), and it emphasizes enterprise-grade accessibility — components include ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support. The admin sections include dashboard layouts, data tables, form patterns, and application shells.
The framework-agnostic approach (HTML + Tailwind + minimal JavaScript plugins) means Preline Pro works with any frontend framework or even server-rendered applications. The JavaScript plugins handle interactive components like dropdowns, modals, accordions, and tabs with vanilla JS that does not require React or Vue. For teams building admin dashboards with server-side rendering (PHP, Python, Ruby) or those who want to avoid JavaScript framework lock-in entirely, Preline Pro provides the most comprehensive Tailwind component set with the best accessibility compliance.
9. Nexus Dashboard (DaisyUI)
Premium Tailwind TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Multi-framework teams, DaisyUI ecosystem
Nexus Dashboard is built on Tailwind CSS 4 and daisyUI 5 and covers the broadest set of stacks on this list: HTML, React, Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Angular, Laravel Blade, Elixir Phoenix, and Ruby on Rails. The $69 Solo license includes the HTML version only; the Team ($129) and Enterprise ($499) licenses unlock every framework version. It ships eight dashboard layouts — CRM, e-commerce, Gen-AI, Growth, AI Ops, Corporate Finance, Site Reliability Engineering, and Security Operations.
Beyond the Gen-AI dashboard, you get four gen-AI app pages (home, images, content creator, library), an Agentic Storage file UI, a chat app, a file manager, and ten e-commerce pages, so AI-flavored internal tools have screens to start from. DaisyUI’s semantic class names (like btn-primary instead of bg-blue-500 hover:bg-blue-600 text-white...) make the HTML significantly more readable than raw Tailwind utility classes. For teams building AI-powered applications across several frameworks, Nexus has the most AI-specific screens of any template here.
10. Spike Tailwind (WrapPixel)
Premium Tailwind Dark Mode · Best for: Accessible enterprise dashboards
Spike Tailwind by WrapPixel is an HTML-based admin template built on Tailwind CSS v3 and the Preline UI component library. At $59 for a single-use license, it includes 425+ pages per demo across 5 demo variations — main, dark, horizontal, mini-sidebar, and RTL. Interactivity comes from Preline’s JavaScript plugins plus jQuery, so there is no React or Vue dependency; note that the template has not been updated since its April 2024 release.
The page count is impressive for the price: you get dashboards for e-commerce, analytics, and CRM, plus complete application pages for email, chat, contacts, notes, calendar, and a Kanban board. The table components include advanced features like multi-column sorting, search, and pagination. WrapPixel has been publishing admin templates since 2015, and their experience shows in the attention to responsive behavior and cross-browser consistency. For teams that want a massive page library at an affordable price point without committing to a JavaScript framework, Spike Tailwind delivers strong value.
Looking for admin dashboards built with other UI frameworks? Check out our roundups of free Bootstrap admin dashboard templates, Material UI templates, and free Vue.js admin templates. We also maintain a dedicated list of React admin dashboard templates with MUI, Ant Design, and Chakra UI options.
11. Hospital HTML Dashboard
$69–$349 Vite 8 Vanilla JS Tailwind v4 Dark Mode · Best for: Healthcare admins that want Tailwind without a JS framework
Hospital HTML Dashboard (codename Clinova) brings a full hospital admin to Tailwind CSS v4 without a component framework — just Vite 8, vanilla JavaScript, and Handlebars partials. It ships 10 role-based dashboards (Overview, Clinical, Emergency, Doctor, Patient Portal, Nurse Station, Front Desk, Bed Management, Finance, Scheduling) across 35 pages.
ApexCharts render every metric, and a runtime appearance customizer offers 300+ theme, color, and density combinations on top of OKLCh design tokens. You also get a ⌘K command palette, dark mode, a patients table with faceted filters and CSV export, a four-step admit wizard, pharmacy, laboratory, and billing. A React/Next.js edition is available if you’d rather build on shadcn/ui.
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12. Shadcn Admin (satnaing)
Free shadcn/ui Tailwind TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Modern Next.js apps, developer-centric projects
Shadcn Admin by satnaing (15k+ stars) is the most popular community-built admin template using shadcn/ui components. Built with React 19, Vite, TanStack Router, and Tailwind CSS v4 (not Next.js), it includes a Cmd+K command palette for quick navigation, RTL layout support, Clerk authentication integration, and a clean dashboard with analytics cards, charts, and recent sales. The code quality is exceptional for an open-source project.
The template includes user management pages with a data table featuring sorting, filtering, and pagination via TanStack Table. The settings page demonstrates form handling with React Hook Form and Zod validation. The sidebar uses shadcn/ui’s built-in Sidebar component, with RTL-adjusted variants of several primitives. With 15k+ stars, this is the community’s clear favorite for shadcn/ui admin dashboards, and the active maintenance (regular commits, responsive issue handling) ensures it stays current with shadcn/ui updates. For React + Vite projects that want shadcn/ui without the Next.js overhead, this is the definitive choice.
13. Vuestic Admin
Free Tailwind TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Vue enterprise apps, i18n-heavy projects
Vuestic Admin (10k+ stars) is the most popular Vue 3 admin dashboard that uses Tailwind CSS, here on Tailwind v3 alongside Vuestic UI. It ships with Vuestic UI — a Vue 3 component library with 60+ accessible components — and includes i18n (internationalization), dark mode, and a comprehensive set of demo pages: dashboard, statistics, forms, tables, charts, and maps. The accessibility implementation includes ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support throughout.
The template is built with TypeScript and uses Vue 3’s Composition API with syntax throughout, demonstrating modern Vue patterns. The data table component supports server-side sorting, filtering, and pagination, and the chart components use Chart.js with a cohesive color palette. The Vuestic UI library includes unique components like color pickers, rating widgets, and scroll containers that are not found in most UI libraries. For Vue developers who want a full-featured, accessible admin dashboard with a mature component library, Vuestic Admin is the clear winner in the Vue + Tailwind category.
14. TailAdmin
Free Tailwind Next.js TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Multi-framework teams, Tailwind-first projects
TailAdmin (2.5k+ stars for the Next.js edition) offers free admin dashboard templates in six variants: HTML, React, Next.js, Vue, Angular, and Laravel. The Next.js edition runs on Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS v4. The multi-framework approach means your team can use the same design language across different projects regardless of the frontend framework chosen.
The free tier includes one dashboard, 30+ components, ApexCharts integration, a basic Figma file, and pages for profile, tables, forms, and authentication. TailAdmin Pro (from $59 one-time) adds more dashboards — eCommerce, Analytics, Marketing, CRM, Stocks, SaaS, Logistics, AI, and more — plus the full Figma source. For teams that work across multiple frameworks or are evaluating different stacks, TailAdmin provides a consistent Tailwind-first design system that works everywhere.
15. Flowbite Admin Dashboard
Free Tailwind Dark Mode · Best for: SaaS products, CRM dashboards, full-featured admin panels
Flowbite Admin Dashboard (2.8k+ stars) uses the Flowbite component library to build a complete admin interface with 15 pages, and was moved to Tailwind CSS v4 and Flowbite 3 in early 2025. The template is framework-agnostic (HTML + Tailwind CSS) and includes CRUD layout pages, a stacked layout option, a sidebar navigation, dashboard overview with ApexCharts, users list, product management, and settings. Flowbite’s component library adds interactive elements like dropdowns, modals, and datepickers with minimal JavaScript.
The CRUD layouts are a particularly useful feature — they provide standardized patterns for create, read, update, and delete operations that you can reuse across your application. The template follows Flowbite’s design system, which is clean and professional without being generic. For teams building server-rendered applications with PHP, Python, Ruby, or Go that want a Tailwind admin template without a JavaScript framework dependency, Flowbite Admin Dashboard is one of the most practical choices available.
16. Mosaic Lite (Cruip)
Free Tailwind Dark Mode · Best for: FinTech dashboards, financial analytics
Mosaic Lite (2.8k+ stars) is the free version of Cruip’s Mosaic Pro, and it retains the same FinTech-focused design aesthetic in a reduced page set. Built with React, Vite, and Tailwind CSS v4 (plain JavaScript, no TypeScript), it includes a main dashboard page with Chart.js visualizations for revenue tracking, sales activity, and customer metrics. The dark mode implementation is particularly well-executed with thoughtful color choices that maintain readability.
Cruip templates are known for their exceptional code quality and clean design, and Mosaic Lite is no exception. The Tailwind theme is well-organized with custom color tokens, Lite versions also exist for Vue and Laravel, and the React components follow modern patterns with hooks and functional components throughout. The free version serves as an excellent evaluation before purchasing Mosaic Pro, and it is complete enough to use as a starter for financial dashboards and analytics projects. For FinTech-oriented projects on a budget, Mosaic Lite is the most polished free option.
17. Windmill Dashboard
Free Tailwind Dark Mode · Best for: Accessibility-first projects, WCAG compliance
Windmill Dashboard (3k+ stars) is one of the earliest Tailwind CSS admin templates and remains a useful reference thanks to its focus on accessibility. Built with HTML and Alpine.js for interactivity, every text passes WCAG AA contrast, and modals use focus trapping. Note that the repo has not been updated since 2020 and still runs on Tailwind CSS v1, so treat it as an accessibility reference rather than a drop-in starter. The template includes dashboard, forms, charts, modals, tables, and a clean sidebar navigation with dark mode support.
As a pioneer in the Tailwind admin template space, Windmill established patterns that many newer templates have adopted: utility-class-based theming, Alpine.js for lightweight interactivity, and accessibility-first component design. While it lacks the page count and component variety of newer templates, its accessibility compliance makes it the right choice for government, healthcare, or education projects where WCAG compliance is mandatory. The Alpine.js approach also keeps the bundle size minimal — no React, no Vue, just HTML with small JavaScript enhancements.
18. Admin One Vue (JustBoil)
Free Tailwind Dark Mode · Best for: Lightweight Vue/React apps, Laravel backends
Admin One Vue (2.4k+ stars) by JustBoil is a Vue 3 admin dashboard built with Tailwind CSS v4, Vite, and Pinia for state management. The standout metric is the CSS output size — just 38KB — which makes it one of the lightest admin templates available. It includes Nuxt 3 and Laravel 12 (Inertia) integrations, covering two of the most popular Vue deployment targets.
The template includes a dashboard overview, client management, forms, tables, profile page, login/register screens, and error pages. The components are clean and well-organized using Vue 3’s Composition API with syntax. The dark mode toggle is seamless and persists across sessions. For Vue developers who prioritize performance and bundle size, Admin One delivers a complete admin dashboard at a fraction of the CSS weight of competitors. The Laravel integration also makes it a natural choice for PHP teams using the Laravel + Vue stack.
19. Cleopatra
Free Tailwind Dark Mode · Best for: Framework-agnostic projects, no lock-in needed
Cleopatra (1.6k+ stars) is a vanilla JavaScript admin template with Tailwind CSS v4 — no React, no Vue, no framework at all. Version 2.0 is a complete rewrite on Tailwind v4 and Vite with 47+ pages, four dashboards (Analytics, E-commerce, Crypto, Mission Control), and SPA-like navigation without page reloads. The absence of a JavaScript framework means zero framework overhead and compatibility with any backend technology.
The framework-free approach makes Cleopatra uniquely flexible. You can integrate it with Django, Rails, Laravel, Phoenix, ASP.NET, or any server-side framework without worrying about JavaScript framework version mismatches. The Tailwind v4 support means you get the latest features including the CSS-first configuration model. For backend developers who need a polished admin UI without the complexity of a frontend framework, Cleopatra provides a refreshingly simple solution that just works with standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
20. DashWind
Free Tailwind Dark Mode · Best for: DaisyUI projects, Redux-based apps
DashWind (1.1k+ stars) combines React with DaisyUI — the popular Tailwind CSS component library that adds semantic class names. It is still on React 18, Tailwind CSS v3, and daisyUI 4, with no updates since 2024. It includes Redux Toolkit for state management, React Router for navigation, and a full set of admin pages: dashboard, leads, calendar, charts, and user management. The calendar module uses a full-featured calendar component that many free templates omit.
DaisyUI’s semantic classes make the JSX significantly more readable than raw Tailwind utility classes. Instead of long strings of utilities, you use meaningful class names like btn btn-primary or card card-bordered. The Redux Toolkit integration includes properly structured slices, async thunks, and selectors — patterns that scale well as your application grows. The template also includes toast notifications, modal dialogs, and a right sidebar drawer. For React developers who find raw Tailwind utility classes verbose and want the productivity of semantic class names, DashWind with DaisyUI is an excellent middle ground.
21. Admin One React (JustBoil)
Free Tailwind Next.js Dark Mode · Best for: Lightweight Vue/React apps, Laravel backends
Admin One React (500+ stars) is the React/Next.js counterpart to JustBoil’s popular Vue version. It brings the same lightweight, performance-focused approach to the React ecosystem with Tailwind CSS v4 and Next.js App Router. The template includes a dashboard, client management, forms, tables, profile, login/register, and error pages — matching the Vue version’s feature set.
JustBoil’s philosophy of minimal dependencies and clean code carries over from the Vue version. The React components are well-structured with hooks for state management and the Next.js App Router for routing. Dark mode support is built in with a persistent toggle, and the responsive design handles mobile viewports without issues. While it has fewer stars than the Vue version, the code quality is consistent, and it serves as a solid Tailwind + Next.js starter for teams that prefer JustBoil’s lightweight approach over the more feature-heavy alternatives.
22. Flowbite Svelte Admin
Free Tailwind TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: SvelteKit projects, teams that want tests from day one
Flowbite Svelte Admin (500+ stars) brings the Flowbite component library to SvelteKit, making it one of the few Tailwind admin templates available for the Svelte ecosystem. Built on Svelte 5, SvelteKit 2, and Tailwind CSS v4, it includes a dashboard, CRUD pages, user management, settings, authentication screens, and — unusually for a free template — Playwright E2E tests and Vitest unit tests that verify the template’s functionality out of the box.
The inclusion of Playwright tests is a significant differentiator. Most admin templates ship without any tests, leaving you to set up testing infrastructure from scratch. Flowbite Svelte Admin provides a testing foundation you can extend as you build your application. The SvelteKit features — server-side rendering, file-based routing, and form actions — are well-utilized throughout the template. For SvelteKit developers who want a Tailwind admin dashboard with a testing infrastructure already in place, this is currently the best option in the Svelte ecosystem.
23. Shadboard
Free shadcn/ui Next.js TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Modern Next.js apps, developer-centric projects
Shadboard (700+ stars) is a feature-rich Next.js 15 admin dashboard on Tailwind CSS v4 that packs an impressive amount of functionality into an open-source template. It includes fully functional email, chat, calendar, and Kanban board applications — not just static mockups, but interactive modules with proper state management. A theme customizer with color and radius presets, NextAuth authentication, and built-in i18n add further depth.
Authentication is wired up with NextAuth, including sign-in, register, forgot/new password, email verification, and a 401 unauthorized page, and every route sits under a language segment for i18n. The email app includes compose, inbox, sent, and archive views; the chat app supports one-on-one and group messaging layouts; and the Kanban board supports drag-and-drop card management. A starter kit with the same infrastructure and no demo pages is included for clean projects. For teams that need a feature-complete admin dashboard with working application modules, Shadboard offers more built-in functionality than many paid alternatives.
24. Tremor
Free Tailwind TypeScript Dark Mode · Best for: Analytics dashboards, KPI monitoring, data visualization
Tremor is a React component library purpose-built for dashboards and analytics, now 35+ copy-and-paste components built on Tailwind CSS v4 and Radix UI (3k+ stars for this repo; the original @tremor/react npm library has 16k+). Every component is designed for data display: area charts, bar charts, donut charts, KPI cards, trackers, sparklines, and delta badges. Tremor joined Vercel in 2025, and its Blocks and templates are now free and open source.
Unlike full admin templates, Tremor focuses entirely on the data visualization and metrics display problem. You use Tremor components inside your own layout — whether that is Next.js, Remix, or plain React. The chart components are built on Recharts for reliable server-side rendering support, and the KPI card designs follow dashboard UX best practices. Documentation and the free Blocks live on tremor.so. For projects where the primary need is data visualization rather than a full admin shell, Tremor provides the most focused Tailwind component set available.
25. Material Tailwind Dashboard
Free Tailwind Material Design · Best for: Enterprise dashboards, data-heavy apps
Material Tailwind Dashboard by Creative Tim combines Google’s Material Design principles with Tailwind CSS utility classes, creating a hybrid approach that brings Material Design’s visual consistency to the Tailwind ecosystem. The free dashboard includes 40+ elements, 4 pages (dashboard, tables, notifications, profile), and ApexCharts integration for data visualization. It is still on Tailwind CSS v3 and Material Tailwind 2, and has not had a feature update since 2023.
The Material Tailwind library adds Material Design components — buttons, cards, inputs, chips, tooltips — as Tailwind-styled React components. This approach gives you Material Design aesthetics without the MUI runtime overhead, since all styling is handled through Tailwind’s utility classes at build time. The template is a good starting point for teams that want the Material Design look but prefer Tailwind’s utility-first approach over MUI’s styled-components pattern. Creative Tim provides extensive documentation and additional components in their Material Tailwind library that you can add as needed.
How to Choose a Tailwind Admin Dashboard Template
Tailwind CSS admin templates vary more than those built on component libraries like MUI, because Tailwind is a utility framework rather than a component library. Here are the key decisions to make:
Framework vs. framework-agnostic. If you use React, Vue, or SvelteKit, choose a framework-specific template for the best developer experience. If your backend is Django, Rails, Laravel, or another server-rendered framework, consider HTML-based templates (Flowbite Admin, Windmill, Cleopatra, Preline Pro) that work without a JavaScript framework.
Component library layer. Raw Tailwind utility classes offer maximum flexibility but verbose HTML. Libraries like DaisyUI (semantic classes), Flowbite (pre-built components), and shadcn/ui (copy-paste components) add a layer on top that improves readability and development speed. Decide how much abstraction your team wants.
Tailwind v3 vs. v4. Tailwind v4 introduced CSS-first configuration, removing the need for tailwind.config.js. Most entries here are already on v4, including Metronic, Mosaic, Nexus, TailAdmin, Cleopatra, Flowbite Admin, Shadcn Admin, Admin One React/Vue, and every DashboardPack template in the premium section. Vuestic Admin, DashWind, Material Tailwind Dashboard, and Spike are still on v3 and will eventually need migration.
SvelteKit options. If you use SvelteKit, your choices are limited but solid: Flowbite Svelte Admin (free, with tests) and Nexus Dashboard (SvelteKit version in the $129 Team and $499 Enterprise licenses). The Svelte ecosystem for admin templates is still growing.
FAQ
What is the best free Tailwind admin dashboard template?
Shadcn Admin by satnaing (15k+ stars) is the most popular choice for React developers — it combines shadcn/ui components with a clean dashboard layout, Cmd+K search, and Clerk auth. For Vue developers, Vuestic Admin (10k+ stars) offers the most comprehensive Vue 3 + Tailwind solution with 60+ accessible components.
Should I use DaisyUI or raw Tailwind for my admin dashboard?
DaisyUI adds semantic class names (like btn-primary) on top of Tailwind, making HTML more readable and development faster. Raw Tailwind gives you complete design control but results in longer class strings. Use DaisyUI for faster prototyping and better readability; use raw Tailwind when you need pixel-perfect custom designs that do not follow a predefined design system.
Is Tailwind CSS better than Bootstrap for admin dashboards?
Tailwind produces smaller CSS bundles (only classes you use), offers more design flexibility, and aligns better with modern component-based frameworks. Bootstrap provides more pre-built components out of the box and a faster start for developers familiar with its class names. Choose Tailwind for custom designs, Bootstrap for speed with conventional admin layouts.
What is the difference between shadcn/ui and Tailwind UI (Tailwind Plus)?
shadcn/ui is a free, community-driven project where you copy component source code into your project; it is built on Tailwind CSS and Radix primitives. Tailwind Plus (formerly Tailwind UI) was the official paid kit from the Tailwind CSS team, with 500+ components and the Catalyst application UI kit built on Headless UI. Since Tailwind Labs joined Shopify in September 2026, Tailwind Plus no longer accepts new customers, though existing buyers keep their access.
Can I use Tailwind admin templates with server-rendered backends like Laravel or Django?
Yes. HTML-based templates (Flowbite Admin Dashboard, Windmill, Cleopatra, Preline Pro) work directly with server-rendered HTML. For Laravel specifically, Admin One Vue includes Laravel integration, and Mosaic Pro, TailAdmin, and Nexus Dashboard ship Laravel versions. You can also use any HTML template with Django or Rails by integrating the Tailwind CSS build step into your backend’s asset pipeline.
Which Tailwind admin template supports SvelteKit?
Flowbite Svelte Admin (free, includes Playwright tests) and Nexus Dashboard (SvelteKit version in the $129 Team and $499 Enterprise licenses) support SvelteKit. The SvelteKit admin template ecosystem is smaller than React or Vue, but these two options cover the range from a free starter to a full commercial kit.
What is Tailwind CSS v4 and which templates support it?
Tailwind CSS v4 replaces the JavaScript tailwind.config.js with CSS-based configuration using @theme directives, resulting in faster build times and simpler setup. Most templates on this list now use v4, including Metronic, TailAdmin, Cleopatra, Mosaic, Nexus, Shadcn Admin, and Admin One React/Vue. Vuestic Admin, DashWind, Material Tailwind Dashboard, and Spike are still on v3; they work fine but will need updating eventually.
How do I add authentication to a Tailwind admin template?
Shadcn Admin and Next Shadcn Dashboard Starter include Clerk authentication pre-configured. Shadboard ships with NextAuth. For other templates, add Auth.js (NextAuth) or Better Auth, or use Clerk/Auth0 as a hosted service. Most templates include login/register page designs — you just need to connect them to your auth provider of choice.
Are Tailwind admin templates accessible?
Windmill Dashboard passes WCAG AA contrast on all text (though it has not been updated since 2020), and Preline Pro emphasizes enterprise accessibility with full ARIA support. Templates built on shadcn/ui inherit accessibility from Radix UI primitives. For most other templates, you will need to audit and enhance accessibility yourself — check keyboard navigation, screen reader support, and color contrast ratios.
Is it worth paying for a premium Tailwind admin template?
Premium templates ($49-$499) save significant time with 35-150+ pre-built pages, multiple dashboard variants, and ongoing updates. Metronic ($49) offers the best value for sheer page count, Nexus Dashboard ($69-$499) covers the most frameworks, and Preline Pro (€220) is the strongest framework-agnostic option. Free templates work well for prototypes and smaller projects, but premium options pay for themselves quickly in development time saved.
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