Syncfusion React Components

The Syncfusion® React (Pure React) library is a comprehensive collection of UI components built entirely with React functional components and hooks, ensuring seamless integration with React’s ecosystem. It offers a wide range of high-performance, customizable UI components with features:

  • React-first Design: Built from scratch exclusively for React, ensuring full compatibility with its ecosystem and architecture.

  • Modular Architecture: Import only the components you need, optimizing bundle size and scalability.

  • High Performance: Leverages React’s Virtual DOM for efficient rendering, updating only changed elements for fast, responsive UIs.

  • Seamless React Integration: Fully supports React hooks, state management, and modern development practices.

  • JSX-Driven Rendering: Built with JSX, integrating naturally with React’s state, props, and effects.

  • Modern Theming: Supports Material Design 3 with customizable tokens and SVG icons for crisp, fast UIs.

  • Responsive and Touch-Friendly: Optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile with built-in gesture support.

  • Globalization Support: Includes localization, RTL, and culture-aware formatting for global applications.

  • Accessible by Default: Adheres to ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards.

EJ2 React vs Pure React

Syncfusion offers two complementary React component suites:

  • Pure React: Built from the ground up using React functional components and hooks for a modern, idiomatic React experience.

  • EJ2 React: Built on Syncfusion’s JavaScript engine, adapted for React.

Use this guide to choose what fits your project today—and mix them when needed.

CriteriaEJ2 React ComponentsPure React Components
Technology BaseBuilt on Syncfusion’s JavaScript engine, adapted for ReactBuilt natively using React (hooks, functional components)
React Ecosystem IntegrationIntegrates Syncfusion’s JS library with React bindingsSeamlessly integrates with React’s lifecycle, hooks, and state management
State ManagementManual DOM updates and sync via JS engineBuilt-in reactive data flow; automatic re-renders
Rendering EfficiencyDirect DOM manipulation; less optimizedVirtual DOM for efficient updates
PerformanceTrigger full DOM re-renders; less optimized.Virtual DOM and diffing for efficient updates.
Lifecycle ManagementManual (e.g., init, destroy)Built-in lifecycle hooks (useEffect, etc.)
Controlled vs UncontrolledSupports uncontrolled state via internal logicSupports both controlled and uncontrolled modes idiomatically
Event HandlingManual binding and delegationDeclarative and scoped within components
CustomizationFully customizable via props and templatesFully customizable via props, JSX, and render props
Styling & ThemingOffers a broader collection of built-in themes, including Material, Bootstrap, Fluent, Tailwind, and moreCurrently supports the Material theme, with more themes yet to be added
Icons supportUses built-in font icons for legacy compatibilityUses SVG icons for modern, scalable visuals
Template RenderingUses React portals for template renderingUses JSX, aligning with React’s lifecycle
RTL, Accessibility, and GlobalizationFully supportedFully supported
TestingUnit testingJest testing
Component Count145+ mature components20+ components (and growing)
React Version SupportReact 16+React 17+

When to use Pure React components?

  • You’re building a modern React application using hooks and functional components.

  • You prefer React-first components that align closely with React’s architecture and lifecycle.

  • You’re starting a new project using React 19 or later and want to leverage the latest React features.

  • You prefer using SVG icons for scalable, customizable, and modern visuals.

  • You need seamless testing with tools like Jest and React Testing Library.

Can I use both together?

Yes, you can use EJ2 React and Pure React components together in the same application without conflict.

Explore components

Browse popular categories and jump to component docs and demos.

Get started quickly

  • Start with the Getting Started guide for the component you need. It covers installation, minimal setup, and the first render.

  • Add a component to your app and iterate. Use the examples as a reference for state, props, and event handling.

  • Explore customization. Try themes, templates, and configuration options to fit your design system.

Each component page includes runnable examples and API references to help you move from prototype to production.

Support and feedback

  • Need help? - If the docs don’t cover your scenario, open a support ticket or ask on StackOverflow using the tags: Syncfusion and pure-react.

  • Have ideas? - We’d love to hear them—share suggestions and requests in our feedback portal.