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jQWidgets vs Singapore Government Design System
Both stand on ui kit libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Pick jQWidgets if you are building a web business application and need a wide component set, particularly its feature-rich Blazor Grid. Non-commercial projects can use the listed free license; commercial projects need a commercial license.
Visit jQWidgets Free plan APIWeb
SGDS brings common design foundations and implementation guidance together for government service teams. Check the Tailwind CSS v4 requirement and required government banner and footer when planning a project.
Visit Singapore Government Design SystemThe facts
| jQWidgets | Singapore Government Design System | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jqwidgets.com | designsystem.tech.gov.sg |
| On ui kit libraries | #10 of 26 | #14 of 26 |
jQWidgets: what it does well
- Includes more than 60 UI components.
- Blazor Grid supports sorting, filtering, grouping and paging.
- Grid supports several local and remote data source types.
- Blazor Chart works across PCs, tablets and mobile phones.
- Maker provides component documentation, technical support and customization services.
What to know first
- The free license is limited to non-commercial use.
- Commercial use requires a commercial license.
Singapore Government Design System: what it does well
- Shared colour, type, spacing, and design tokens.
- Includes components, templates, and reusable blocks.
- Framework guidance covers React, Vue, Angular, and Next.js.
- Components are designed for government accessibility standards.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Utility classes require Tailwind CSS v4.
- .gov.sg services must adopt the Official Government Banner and Global Footer.
- GovTech private Figma libraries require a corporate email.
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