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ReUI compared with archii
DetailReUI logo ReUIarchii logo archii
What it doesDesign-forward shadcn/ui platform with MCP fluency for agents Design-led software built in Hove
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS GB
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree plan with 1,264 components and 27 primitives. Pro: $249 USD one-time for 669 blocks. Ultimate: $499 USD one-time for Pro blocks plus 667 icons and 18 templates. SmartCard: £49.00 (Walnut, Bamboo, Cherry), £69.00 (Carbon Fibre)
Key features
  • 27 custom primitives including Data Grid, Kanban, Calendar, Gantt, Filters
  • 669 production-ready blocks in 8 design styles
  • 667 hand-crafted icons in 4 styles with 2,668 variants
  • 18+ full-page templates for SaaS and marketing apps
  • Hosted MCP server for integration with AI coding agents
  • Lifetime free updates with one-time payment
  • Unlimited commercial use rights
  • NFC chip for instant contact sharing via phone tap
  • Editable profile that updates all cards automatically
  • No app required to receive contact details
  • QR code fallback for older phones
  • Multiple materials including wood and carbon fibre
  • Waterproof and durable NFC chip
  • AI phone answering service for small businesses
What makes it different
  • Handcrafted by senior design engineers, not AI-generated
  • MCP integration enables AI agents to use real shadcn components, not AI slop
  • Endorsed by the creator of shadcn/ui as a trusted registry
  • One-time payment model with lifetime updates and no subscription
  • Design-first approach where form and usability are developed before engineering
  • Small team structure where designers build and support products directly
  • Physical product that can be updated infinitely without reprinting
  • GDPR compliant and ICO registered with UK data hosting
  • Takes on difficult custom projects other developers decline
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)44 +1 (up) since last check28 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)186
Citation Flow (Majestic)4410
Referring domains (Majestic)2103

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