Syncfusion Essential JS 2 (EJ2) for JavaScript is a complete enterprise-grade UI component library with 145+ high-performance, responsive, lightweight, modular, and touch-friendly JavaScript controls. Build modern web applications with pure JavaScript—no frameworks required—while enjoying seamless integration with Angular, React, Vue, and more. Features include accessibility (WCAG 2.2 compliant), built-in themes (Material 3, Bootstrap 5, Tailwind, Fluent, etc.), globalization, RTL support, and high performance.
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
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- 145+ Components — Comprehensive suite of lightweight, modular controls with no framework lock-in.
- AI-Powered Smart Components — AI AssistView, Smart TextArea, Smart Paste Button, and AI integrations in DataGrid, etc.
- Regular updates: 4+ major releases per year + weekly patches.
- Modular installation — Install only needed components to minimize bundle size.
- Enterprise-grade: Accessibility (WCAG 2.2), internationalization, RTL, virtualization for performance, touch support.
Components are grouped by category. Install via NPM (e.g., npm install @syncfusion/ej2-grids) for modular use.
| 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 --save(core) or per-component (e.g.,@syncfusion/ej2-grids) - Getting Started — https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/getting-started/quick-start
- Live Demos — https://ej2.syncfusion.com/demos/
- Themes & Customization — Theme Studio
- NPM Packages — https://www.npmjs.com/search?q=%40syncfusion%2Fej2
- Community License — https://www.syncfusion.com/products/communitylicense
- Support — Tickets • Forums
Real-world demos built with Syncfusion JavaScript / TypeScript components:
- Expense Tracker — Budget management with charts and grids
Demo - Webmail — Email client simulation with rich UI
Demo - Loan Calculator — Interactive financial tool
Demo
More showcases and code examples: https://www.syncfusion.com/showcase-apps/javascript
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This is a commercial product and requires a paid license for possession or use. Syncfusion’s licensed software, including this component, is subject to the terms and conditions of Syncfusion's EULA (https://www.syncfusion.com/eula/es/). To acquire a license, you can purchase one at https://www.syncfusion.com/sales/products or start a free 30-day trial here (https://www.syncfusion.com/account/manage-trials/start-trials). A free community license (https://www.syncfusion.com/products/communitylicense) is also available for companies and individuals whose organizations have less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue and five or fewer developers. © Copyright 2026 Syncfusion, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Syncfusion Essential Studio license and copyright applies to this distribution.