Bootstrap vs Foundation

Compare Bootstrap and Foundation on the same questions, with pricing terms and sources shown where they are known.

Bootstrap

Build fast, responsive websites with a prebuilt grid system, Sass customization, and JavaScript plugins — no design skills required.

View Bootstrap

Foundation

Build responsive websites, apps, and HTML emails for any device — semantic, customizable, and backed by professional training and certification.

View Foundation

Comparison table

Unknown means no reliable value is stored, not that a feature is missing.

Facts compared for Bootstrap and Foundation
QuestionBootstrapFoundation
Pricing modelDiffersFreeFreemium
Free planSame for bothYesYes
PlatformsSame for bothWebWeb
Listed featuresDiffers
  • Prebuilt Grid System
  • Sass Customization
  • CSS Variables Support
  • JavaScript Plugins
  • Package Manager Install
  • Foundation for Sites
  • Foundation for Emails
  • Mobile-First Design
  • Customizable Builds
  • Semantic Markup

Pricing and limits

Plans can differ in scope, region and billing terms, so compare plan names rather than assuming equivalence.

Bootstrap

Free plan: Yes

Subscriptions

  • Listed price: Free

Pricing verification date unknown.

Foundation

Free plan: Yes

Paid pricing could not be verified.

Pricing verification date unknown.

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