Syncfusion Essential JS 2 (EJ2) for React is a complete enterprise-grade UI component library with 145+ high-performance, responsive, lightweight, modular, and touch-friendly React components. Build modern, cross-platform web applications faster with rich features like accessibility (WCAG 2.2 compliant), built-in themes (Material 3, Bootstrap 5.3, Tailwind 3, Fluent 2, etc.), globalization, right-to-left (RTL) support, and seamless integration.
Note: This is a commercial library. A free community license is available for companies/teams with < $1M USD annual gross revenue, ≤5 developers, and ≤10 total employees.
See: Community License
For latest updates: Check Releases or What's New
- 145+ Components — Including established React components
- Lightweight & Modular – Tree-shakable; include only what you need.
- Top-tier Performance – Virtualization, lazy loading, and optimized rendering.
- Modern Theming – Material 3, Bootstrap 5.3, Tailwind 3 CSS, Fabric, Fluent 2, and High-Contrast themes.
- Full Accessibility – WCAG 2.2, Section 508, ARIA compliant.
- AI-Ready Components – AI AssistView, Chat UI, Smart Paste, Speech-to-Text, OTP Input, Block Editor.
- React 19 Ready – Complete support including latest React Server Components patterns.
- Frequent Releases – 4 major upgrades per year + weekly patches.
Components are grouped by category. Install individually via NPM (e.g., npm install @syncfusion/ej2-react-grids) for a modular bundle.
| Category | Key Components | Highlights / Features |
|---|---|---|
| Smart / AI Components | AI AssistView, Smart TextArea, Smart Paste Button | AI-assisted text, intelligent pasting, chat-like interfaces |
| Grids | Data Grid, Pivot Table, Tree Grid | Virtual scrolling, Editing/filtering/sorting, Excel/PDF/CSV export |
| Data Visualization | Charts, 3D Charts, Stock Chart, Circular Gauge, Linear Gauge, Maps, Diagram, HeatMap, TreeMap, Bullet Chart, Kanban, Sparkline, Barcode, Smith Chart, Range Selector | 80+ chart types, real-time updates, interactive diagrams, geospatial rendering |
| Calendars & Scheduling | Scheduler, Gantt Chart, Calendar, DatePicker, DateRangePicker, DateTimePicker, TimePicker | Drag-and-drop events, resources, recurring appointments, timeline views |
| Dropdowns | AutoComplete, ComboBox, MultiSelect Dropdown, Dropdown List, ListBox, DropDown Tree, MultiColumn ComboBox, Mention | Filtering, grouping, virtualization, remote data, templates |
| Inputs & Editors | TextBox, TextArea, Numeric TextBox, Masked TextBox, CheckBox, RadioButton, Color Picker, File Upload, Range Slider, Switch, Signature, Rating, OTP Input | Validation, floating labels, file drag-drop, accessibility |
| Buttons & Chips | Button, ButtonGroup, SplitButton, Dropdown Menu, Progress Button, Chips, FAB, Speed Dial | Icons, animations, loading states, predefined styles |
| Navigation & Layout | Accordion, Tabs, TreeView, Toolbar, Sidebar, Menu Bar, Context Menu, Carousel, AppBar, Breadcrumb, Ribbon, Stepper, Pager, File Manager, Dialog, Card, Splitter, ListView, Tooltip, Dashboard Layout | Collapsible, draggable, multi-level, responsive layouts |
| Forms & Query | Query Builder, Form Validator | Visual rule/filter building, complex queries, validation |
| Editors | Rich Text Editor, In-place Editor, Image Editor, Block Editor | Markdown/HTML editing, annotations, AI Assistant integration |
| Notifications | Toast, Progress Bar, Spinner, Badge, Skeleton, Message | Custom positions, animations, non-blocking alerts |
For detailed documentation for all the components, see: Documentation Introduction.
- Installation —
npm install @syncfusion/ej2-react-grids --save(per-component) - Getting Started — https://ej2.syncfusion.com/react/documentation/getting-started/quick-start
- Live Demos — https://ej2.syncfusion.com/react/demos/
- Themes & Customization — Theme Studio
- NPM Packages — https://www.npmjs.com/search?q=%40syncfusion%2Fej2-react
- Community License — https://www.syncfusion.com/products/communitylicense
- Support — Tickets • Forums
Real-world demos built with Syncfusion React components:
- Loan Calculator — Interactive sliders and visualizations
Demo - Diagram Builder — Drag-and-drop diagramming
Demo - Logic Circuit Designer — Interactive simulation
Demo - Hotel Booking — Reservation system
Demo - BPMN Editor — Process modeling
Demo - Mind Map Maker — Brainstorming tool
Demo
Explore more at: https://www.syncfusion.com/showcase-apps/react
The Essential JS 2 is also offered in following list of frameworks.
Check the changelog here.
© Copyright 2026 Syncfusion, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Syncfusion Essential Studio license and copyright applies to this distribution.