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Bootstrap vs Foundation: Popular CSS Frameworks Comparison

Bootstrap and Foundation are both front-end frameworks that help developers build responsive websites quickly. They provide pre-built components like buttons, forms, and navigation bars that make it easier to create professional-looking websites without starting from scratch. While Bootstrap is known for its ease of use and extensive documentation, Foundation offers more flexibility for customization.

CSS Frameworksresponsive-designui-componentsgrid-systemmobile-firstcss-framework

Detailed Comparison

Technical Analysis

featureComparison

Both Bootstrap and Foundation provide a wide range of UI components, layouts, and utility classes. However, Bootstrap has a more extensive set of components, including advanced ones like carousels and tooltips. Foundation, on the other hand, focuses more on providing a solid foundation for building custom UI components.

typescriptSupport

Both packages have official TypeScript definitions, making it easy to use them with TypeScript projects.

browserCompatibility

Both Bootstrap and Foundation support all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer 10+.

dependencies

Bootstrap has no dependencies, while Foundation depends on jQuery.

performance

Both packages are optimized for performance, with Bootstrap using a more modular approach to reduce unnecessary code.

Ecosystem Analysis

frameworkCompatibility

Both Bootstrap and Foundation are compatible with popular frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js.

communityActivity

Bootstrap has a larger and more active community, with more contributors and issues resolved.

documentationQuality

Both packages have high-quality documentation, with Bootstrap's documentation being more extensive and easier to navigate.

maintenanceStatus

Both packages are actively maintained, with regular updates and bug fixes.

Performance Comparison

bundleSizeAnalysis

Foundation has a smaller bundle size, making it a better choice for smaller projects or those with strict size constraints.

runtimePerformance

Both packages have similar runtime performance, with Bootstrap's modular approach giving it a slight edge.

loadingTime

Foundation has a slightly faster loading time due to its smaller bundle size.

memoryUsage

Both packages have similar memory usage, with Bootstrap's more extensive set of components potentially leading to higher memory usage in large applications.

Code Examples

Basic Grid System

1<div class='row'><div class='column small-12 medium-6 large-4'>Column 1</div><div class='column small-12 medium-6 large-4'>Column 2</div></div>

This example shows how to create a basic grid system using Foundation's grid classes.

Responsive Navigation

1<nav class='navbar navbar-expand-lg navbar-light bg-light'><a class='navbar-brand' href='#'>Brand</a><button class='navbar-toggler' type='button' data-toggle='collapse' data-target='#navbarSupportedContent' aria-controls='navbarSupportedContent' aria-expanded='false' aria-label='Toggle navigation'><span class='navbar-toggler-icon'></span></button><div class='collapse navbar-collapse' id='navbarSupportedContent'><ul class='navbar-nav mr-auto'><li class='nav-item active'><a class='nav-link' href='#'>Home <span class='sr-only'>(current)</span></a></li></ul></div></nav>

This example shows how to create a responsive navigation bar using Bootstrap's navbar component.

Recommendation

Summary

Both Bootstrap and Foundation are excellent choices for building responsive and customizable UI components. However, Bootstrap's more extensive set of components and larger community make it a better choice for larger projects or those requiring more advanced features.

Details

  • Bootstrap's more extensive set of components
  • Foundation's smaller bundle size
  • Bootstrap's larger community

Similar Packages

bulma

95%

A modern CSS framework based on Flexbox. It's like Bootstrap but simpler to learn and doesn't include any JavaScript. Just clean, readable CSS classes that make creating beautiful websites easy.

Great alternative to Bootstrap for beginners because it's easier to understand and has excellent documentation. It's lighter weight than Bootstrap but still gives you all the basic components you need.

CSS Framework

tailwindcss

90%

A utility-first CSS framework that lets you build designs by combining small styling classes. Instead of pre-built components, it gives you helpful CSS classes that you can mix together to create your own designs.

Like Bootstrap, it helps you build websites quickly, but gives you more control over the design. It's becoming very popular because it's easier to customize and results in smaller file sizes. Perfect for modern web projects.

CSS Framework

materialize-css

85%

A CSS framework based on Google's Material Design. Comes with ready-to-use components that follow Google's design guidelines, making your websites look modern and professional.

If you like Bootstrap but want your site to have a Google-like feel, this is perfect. It has similar features to Bootstrap but with a distinct Material Design style that many users are familiar with.

CSS Framework

semantic-ui

85%

A development framework that helps create beautiful, responsive layouts using human-friendly HTML. Uses simple and clear class names that make sense even to beginners.

Like Foundation and Bootstrap, it provides a complete solution for building websites, but with class names that are easier to understand (like 'ui menu' instead of technical class names). Great for teams who want their code to be more readable.

CSS Framework

uikit

80%

A lightweight and modular front-end framework for developing fast and powerful web interfaces. Includes a comprehensive collection of HTML, CSS, and JS components that work great together.

Similar to Foundation in terms of flexibility but with a more modern feel. It's great for developers who want something powerful but don't want to feel locked into a specific design style.

CSS Framework
<p align="center"> <a href="https://getbootstrap.com/"> <img src="https://getbootstrap.com/docs/5.3/assets/brand/bootstrap-logo-shadow.png" alt="Bootstrap logo" width="200" height="165"> </a> </p> <h3 align="center">Bootstrap</h3> <p align="center"> Sleek, intuitive, and powerful front-end framework for faster and easier web development. <br> <a href="https://getbootstrap.com/docs/5.3/"><strong>Explore Bootstrap docs »</strong></a> <br> <br> <a href="https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/issues/new?assignees=-&labels=bug&template=bug_report.yml">Report bug</a> · <a href="https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/issues/new?assignees=&labels=feature&template=feature_request.yml">Request feature</a> · <a href="https://themes.getbootstrap.com/">Themes</a> · <a href="https://blog.getbootstrap.com/">Blog</a> </p>

Bootstrap 5

Our default branch is for development of our Bootstrap 5 release. Head to the v4-dev branch to view the readme, documentation, and source code for Bootstrap 4.

Table of contents

  • Quick start
  • Status
  • What's included
  • Bugs and feature requests
  • Documentation
  • Contributing
  • Community
  • Versioning
  • Creators
  • Thanks
  • Copyright and license

Quick start

Several quick start options are available:

  • Download the latest release
  • Clone the repo: git clone https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap.git
  • Install with npm: npm install bootstrap@v5.3.3
  • Install with yarn: yarn add bootstrap@v5.3.3
  • Install with Composer: composer require twbs/bootstrap:5.3.3
  • Install with NuGet: CSS: Install-Package bootstrap Sass: Install-Package bootstrap.sass

Read the Getting started page for information on the framework contents, templates, examples, and more.

Status

Build Status npm version Gem version Meteor Atmosphere Packagist Prerelease NuGet Coverage Status CSS gzip size CSS Brotli size JS gzip size JS Brotli size Backers on Open Collective Sponsors on Open Collective

What's included

Within the download you'll find the following directories and files, logically grouping common assets and providing both compiled and minified variations.

<details> <summary>Download contents</summary> 
bootstrap/
├── css/
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.css
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.min.css
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.min.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.rtl.css
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.rtl.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.rtl.min.css
│   ├── bootstrap-grid.rtl.min.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.css
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.min.css
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.min.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.rtl.css
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.rtl.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.rtl.min.css
│   ├── bootstrap-reboot.rtl.min.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.css
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.min.css
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.min.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.rtl.css
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.rtl.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.rtl.min.css
│   ├── bootstrap-utilities.rtl.min.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap.css
│   ├── bootstrap.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap.min.css
│   ├── bootstrap.min.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap.rtl.css
│   ├── bootstrap.rtl.css.map
│   ├── bootstrap.rtl.min.css
│   └── bootstrap.rtl.min.css.map
└── js/
    ├── bootstrap.bundle.js
    ├── bootstrap.bundle.js.map
    ├── bootstrap.bundle.min.js
    ├── bootstrap.bundle.min.js.map
    ├── bootstrap.esm.js
    ├── bootstrap.esm.js.map
    ├── bootstrap.esm.min.js
    ├── bootstrap.esm.min.js.map
    ├── bootstrap.js
    ├── bootstrap.js.map
    ├── bootstrap.min.js
    └── bootstrap.min.js.map
</details>

We provide compiled CSS and JS (bootstrap.*), as well as compiled and minified CSS and JS (bootstrap.min.*). Source maps (bootstrap.*.map) are available for use with certain browsers' developer tools. Bundled JS files (bootstrap.bundle.js and minified bootstrap.bundle.min.js) include Popper.

Bugs and feature requests

Have a bug or a feature request? Please first read the issue guidelines and search for existing and closed issues. If your problem or idea is not addressed yet, please open a new issue.

Documentation

Bootstrap's documentation, included in this repo in the root directory, is built with Hugo and publicly hosted on GitHub Pages at https://getbootstrap.com/. The docs may also be run locally.

Documentation search is powered by Algolia's DocSearch.

Running documentation locally

  1. Run npm install to install the Node.js dependencies, including Hugo (the site builder).
  2. Run npm run test (or a specific npm script) to rebuild distributed CSS and JavaScript files, as well as our docs assets.
  3. From the root /bootstrap directory, run npm run docs-serve in the command line.
  4. Open http://localhost:9001/ in your browser, and voilà.

Learn more about using Hugo by reading its documentation.

Documentation for previous releases

You can find all our previous releases docs on https://getbootstrap.com/docs/versions/.

Previous releases and their documentation are also available for download.

Contributing

Please read through our contributing guidelines. Included are directions for opening issues, coding standards, and notes on development.

Moreover, if your pull request contains JavaScript patches or features, you must include relevant unit tests. All HTML and CSS should conform to the Code Guide, maintained by Mark Otto.

Editor preferences are available in the editor config for easy use in common text editors. Read more and download plugins at https://editorconfig.org/.

Community

Get updates on Bootstrap's development and chat with the project maintainers and community members.

  • Follow @getbootstrap on Twitter.
  • Read and subscribe to The Official Bootstrap Blog.
  • Ask questions and explore our GitHub Discussions.
  • Discuss, ask questions, and more on the community Discord or Bootstrap subreddit.
  • Chat with fellow Bootstrappers in IRC. On the irc.libera.chat server, in the #bootstrap channel.
  • Implementation help may be found at Stack Overflow (tagged bootstrap-5).
  • Developers should use the keyword bootstrap on packages which modify or add to the functionality of Bootstrap when distributing through npm or similar delivery mechanisms for maximum discoverability.

Versioning

For transparency into our release cycle and in striving to maintain backward compatibility, Bootstrap is maintained under the Semantic Versioning guidelines. Sometimes we screw up, but we adhere to those rules whenever possible.

See the Releases section of our GitHub project for changelogs for each release version of Bootstrap. Release announcement posts on the official Bootstrap blog contain summaries of the most noteworthy changes made in each release.

Creators

Mark Otto

  • https://twitter.com/mdo
  • https://github.com/mdo

Jacob Thornton

  • https://twitter.com/fat
  • https://github.com/fat

Thanks

<a href="https://www.browserstack.com/"> <img src="https://live.browserstack.com/images/opensource/browserstack-logo.svg" alt="BrowserStack" width="192" height="42"> </a>

Thanks to BrowserStack for providing the infrastructure that allows us to test in real browsers!

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Thanks to Netlify for providing us with Deploy Previews!

Sponsors

Support this project by becoming a sponsor. Your logo will show up here with a link to your website. [Become a sponsor]

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Backers

Thank you to all our backers! 🙏 [Become a backer]

Backers

Copyright and license

Code and documentation copyright 2011–2024 the Bootstrap Authors. Code released under the MIT License. Docs released under Creative Commons.

<p align="center"> <a href="https://get.foundation/"> <img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/9939075/38782856-2a64a43e-40fa-11e8-89cd-e873af03b3c4.png" alt="Foundation for Sites 6" width="448px" style="max-width:100%;"/> </a> </p> <p align="center"> <a href="https://get.foundation/sites/docs/installation.html"><b>Install</b></a> | <a href="https://get.foundation/sites/docs/">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://github.com/foundation/foundation-sites/releases">Releases</a> | <a href="CONTRIBUTING.md">Contributing</a> </p>

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Foundation is the most advanced responsive front-end framework in the world. Quickly go from prototype to production, building sites or apps that work on any kind of device with Foundation. Includes a fully customizable, responsive grid, a large library of Sass mixins, commonly used JavaScript plugins, and full accessibility support.

Run locally

Documentation

To run the documentation locally on your machine, you need Node.js installed on your computer. (Your Node.js version must be a minimum of 18). Run these commands to set up the documentation:

# Install
git clone https://github.com/foundation/foundation-sites
cd foundation-sites
yarn

# Start the documentation
yarn start

Testing

Foundation has three kinds of tests: JavaScript, Sass, and visual regression. Refer to our testing guide for more details.

Run tests with:

# Sass unit tests
yarn test:sass
# JavaScript unit tests
yarn test:javascript:units
# Visual tests
yarn test:visual

Contributing

Check out CONTRIBUTING.md to see how to report an issue or submit a bug fix or a new feature, and our contributing guide to learn how you can contribute more globally to Foundation. You can also browse the Help Wanted tag in our issue tracker to find things to do.

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Dependencies Comparison

bootstrap

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

ip^2.0.1
sass^1.71.0
karma^6.4.2
eslint^8.56.0
globby^11.1.0
jquery^3.7.1
rollup^4.12.0
rtlcss^4.1.1
terser^5.27.2
jasmine^5.1.0
nodemon^3.0.3
postcss^8.4.35
shelljs^0.8.5
vnu-jar23.4.11
hugo-bin^0.119.0
cross-env^7.0.3
sass-true^7.0.1
stylelint^16.2.1
@babel/cli^7.23.9
@babel/core^7.23.9
bundlewatch^0.3.3
postcss-cli^11.0.0
autoprefixer^10.4.17
npm-run-all2^6.1.2
clean-css-cli^5.6.3
karma-jasmine^5.1.0
lockfile-lint^4.13.1
@popperjs/core^2.11.8
eslint-config-xo^0.44.0
hammer-simulator0.0.1
@babel/preset-env^7.23.9
eslint-plugin-html^8.0.0
@rollup/plugin-babel^6.0.4
eslint-plugin-import^2.29.1
eslint-plugin-unicorn^51.0.1
karma-chrome-launcher^3.2.0
karma-detect-browsers^2.3.3
@rollup/plugin-replace^5.0.5
eslint-plugin-markdown^3.0.1
karma-firefox-launcher^2.1.2
rollup-plugin-istanbul^5.0.0
@rollup/plugin-commonjs^25.0.7
karma-rollup-preprocessor7.0.7
find-unused-sass-variables^5.0.0
@rollup/plugin-node-resolve^15.2.3
karma-browserstack-launcher1.4.0
karma-jasmine-html-reporter^2.1.0
stylelint-config-twbs-bootstrap^14.0.0
karma-coverage-istanbul-reporter^3.0.3

Peer Dependencies

@popperjs/core^2.11.8

foundation-sites

Dependencies

Dev Dependencies

@babel/core^7.22.10
@babel/preset-env^7.22.10
@commitlint/cli^17.7.1
@commitlint/config-conventional^17.7.0
autoprefixer^10.4.15
babel-loader^9.1.3
browser-sync^2.29.3
browserstack-runner^0.9.4
chai^4.3.7
chai-jquery^2.1.0
clipboard^2.0.11
corejs-typeahead^1.3.3
cz-conventional-changelog^3.3.0
doiuse^6.0.2
foundation-docsgithub:foundation/foundation-docs
gulp^4.0.0
gulp-add-src^1.0.0
gulp-babel^8.0.0
gulp-cache-bust^1.3.0
gulp-check-deps^1.4.1
gulp-clean-css^4.3.0
gulp-concat^2.4.3
gulp-eslint^6.0.0
gulp-filter^7.0.0
gulp-if^3.0.0
gulp-load-plugins^2.0.8
gulp-newer^1.1.0
gulp-plumber^1.2.1
gulp-postcss^10.0.0
gulp-rename^2.0.0
gulp-replace^1.0.0
gulp-sass^5.1.0
gulp-sass-lint^1.4.0
gulp-sourcemaps^3.0.0
gulp-uglify^3.0.0
gulp-zip^5.1.0
gulp4-run-sequence^1.0.2
husky^8.0.3
is-empty-object^1.1.1
jquery>=3.6.0
js-yaml^3.12.1
kleur^3.0.2
mocha^10.7.3
mocha-headless-chrome^4.0.0
motion-ui^2.0.5
octophantlatest
paninilatest
patch-package^8.0.0
postcss^8.4.28
prettyjson^1.1.3
require-dir^1.2.0
requirejs^2.3.6
rollup^2.79.2
rollup-plugin-babel^4.3.0
sass-embedded^1.79.3
sass-true^8.0.0
sassy-lists^3.0.1
sinon^7.2.2
strip-indent^2.0.0
supercolliderlatest
undertaker-forward-reference^1.0.2
vinyl^3.0.0
vinyl-named^1.1.0
webpack^5.88.2
webpack-stream^7.0.0
what-input>=5.2.10

Peer Dependencies

jquery>=3.6.0
motion-uilatest
what-input>=5.2.10

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