Community vs. Pro: what you get in each edition
- March 23rd, 2026 by Johan Ronsse
Since the launch of Obra shadcn/ui Pro, we’ve had a few people ask what exactly the difference is between the free Community Edition and Pro. This post breaks it down clearly.
The Community Edition
The Community Edition is free on Figma Community and remains available. It includes:
- 55 shadcn/ui components — every component in shadcn/ui, built with proper Figma variables and auto layout
- 1,500+ built-in Lucide icons — included as Figma components with keywords so you can search for the right icon instantly
- Dark & light mode — full support through semantic color variables, with multi-brand theming via Figma variable modes
- Design tokens — colors, typography, spacing, border radii, and shadows as Figma variables
- Icon Sets Add-on — a free companion file to swap in alternative icon sets
The Community Edition is a complete, production-quality kit. Teams can and do use it as a foundation to build their own design systems on top of.
What it doesn’t include: the Community Edition won’t receive major updates going forward. It’s a snapshot of where the kit was at version 1.6.0.
What Pro adds
The Pro edition builds on top of everything in the Community Edition. Here’s what you get on top:
Pro Blocks
50+ ready-to-use blocks across three categories:
- 35+ marketing blocks — hero sections, feature grids, pricing tables, testimonials, CTAs, footers, and more
- 15+ e-commerce blocks — product cards, category grids, shopping carts, checkout flows
- 8+ application blocks — dashboards, data tables, settings panels, responsive app layouts
Every block is built with shadcn/ui variables, so they automatically adapt to your theme. Copy-paste them into your file, swap in your content, and you’re done.
Custom components
8 custom components that aren’t officially part of shadcn/ui but are used as building blocks for the Pro Blocks. These fill common gaps — things like inline form messages, decorative icons, and other patterns that come up often in real product work.
Obra Autodocs license
Every Pro purchase includes a team-wide license key for Obra Autodocs — our Figma plugin for generating component documentation. With Autodocs you can:
- Generate clean, minimal component variant documentation in seconds
- View all variable modes at a glance to verify your theme setup
- Catch design system inconsistencies early
The license key is included in your welcome e-mail and covers your entire team.
Lifetime updates
This is a big one. Your Pro license includes access to all future updates at no extra cost. As we ship more value, your license becomes more valuable — but your price stays locked in at what you paid.
Here’s what’s on our roadmap:
- April 2026: Design-to-code plugin — generate production-ready CSS from your designs
- May 2026: React Blocks — coded React components for all Pro Blocks
- June 2026: Video academy — a course on using and customizing the kit
Org & Enterprise extras
Teams on Organization or Enterprise plans also get:
- Personal support from me (Johan) for your specific use case
- Pro Blocks on request — request custom blocks tailored to your team’s needs (2 for Org, 4 for Enterprise)
- Introductory session with your design team (Enterprise)
Side-by-side comparison
For a full feature-by-feature comparison table, head to our pricing page.
Which one should you pick?
If you’re exploring shadcn/ui for the first time or need a solid base to build on, the Community Edition is a great starting point. It’s free and fully functional.
If you’re working on real projects and want to move faster, the Pro edition saves you significant time with ready-made blocks, better tooling, and ongoing updates. At 75% off with the March launch discount (LAUNCHMARCH), it’s the best deal you’ll get.