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$749 per developer per year
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  1. Information technology and software
  2. Retail and wholesale
  3. Healthcare and life sciences

What is Ignite UI

Ignite UI is a set of UI component libraries used to build business applications with rich data visualization and data-entry experiences. It targets software teams building web and desktop applications that need grids, charts, schedulers, and other complex UI controls. The product is delivered as framework-specific toolkits (for example, Angular, React, Web Components, and .NET) and is typically licensed for commercial development.

pros

Broad UI control coverage

Ignite UI provides a wide range of components oriented toward enterprise application needs, including data grids, charts, and scheduling-style controls. This breadth reduces the need to combine multiple third-party libraries for common UI patterns. It is designed for data-heavy screens where sorting, filtering, grouping, and visualization are frequent requirements.

Multiple framework implementations

Ignite UI is available across several front-end stacks, including Angular, React, and Web Components, and it also aligns with .NET UI development through related toolkits. This helps organizations standardize on a consistent component approach while supporting different application architectures. It can also simplify reuse of UX patterns across teams that use different frameworks.

Enterprise-focused data components

The library includes advanced data presentation components that are commonly required in line-of-business applications. These components typically support complex interactions such as editing workflows and large dataset navigation. For teams building internal tools or operational systems, this focus can reduce custom UI engineering effort.

cons

Commercial licensing complexity

Ignite UI is primarily positioned as a commercial component suite, which can introduce licensing and compliance considerations for larger teams. Costs can scale with developer seats and product editions. This may be less attractive for projects that prefer permissive open-source licensing or minimal procurement overhead.

Learning curve for rich controls

Advanced grids and visualization components often require time to configure correctly for performance, accessibility, and consistent UX. Teams may need to invest in understanding component APIs, theming, and data-binding patterns. This can slow initial delivery compared with simpler UI libraries.

Framework parity can vary

When a product family spans multiple frameworks, feature parity and release timing can differ between implementations. Teams working across Angular/React/Web Components may encounter differences in APIs, available components, or documentation depth. This can complicate shared standards and cross-team support.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Ignite UI (product bundle) $1,355 per developer / year (one-year subscription) "Complete library of UI components for building modern, data-rich and responsive web apps" (official product page). See notes: per-developer subscription. cite
Ignite UI for React $749 per developer / year (one-year subscription) Includes React Grid, React Charts and dozens of other React UI controls; 30‑day free trial available. Packages include both MIT-licensed (Grid Lite) and commercial components. cite
Ignite UI for Angular Starts at $1,295–$1,355 per developer / year (one-year subscription) Angular components are sold as part of the Ignite UI bundle; official pages show starting prices of $1,295 and $1,355 on different product pages—see citations. 30‑day trial available. cite
Ignite UI for Web Components / Blazor / ASP.NET (individual framework products) $749–$750 per developer / year (one-year subscription) Several framework-specific Ignite UI products list starting prices ~ $749–$750 per dev/yr; see framework product pages and renewals table. 30‑day trial available. cite
Ignite UI (Bundle) — Renewals table (reference) Renewal pricing examples: $850 (1-yr Standard, Ignite UI Bundle); framework renewals listed at $750 (1-yr Standard) Official renewals/pricing table (renewals page) shows lower renewal prices for some products; this table is for renewals (not necessarily new purchase MSRP) and lists 1/2/3 year Standard/Priority renewal prices. cite

Seller details

Infragistics, Inc.
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1989
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