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24 alternatives to Ctr – The CSS Framework

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Ctr – The CSS Framework launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1SA
   Sandbox – A lightweight CSS only framework▲7

   2019 · dlcnine.github.io · its alternatives →

2. 2AC
   Awsm.css – Simple CSS library for semantic HTML markup▲5

   2016 · igoradamenko.github.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   CSS Triggers▲80

   A game of layout, paint and composite

   2014 · csstriggers.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Automated Responsive Design Testing▲65

   A step-by-step guide to cross-browser layout testing

   2016 · tinnedfruit.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Skeleton 2.0▲127

   A dead simple, responsive CSS boilerplate.

   2014 · getskeleton.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   ctr▲5

   The CSS Framework

   2017 · ctr-lang.com · its alternatives →

7. 79C
   999.css, a barebones CSS framework in 999 bytes (Not gzipped)▲7

   2016 · 999.surge.sh · its alternatives →

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   Awsm.css 2.0 “Charmander” – Simple CSS library for semantic HTML markup▲5

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Squints▲81

   Design tools for the live web

   27d ago · squints.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Descartes▲3

    An experimental library for writing CSS in JavaScript

    2016 · descartes.io · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Picnic CSS▲95

    a lightweight Bootstrap alternative

    2014 · picnicss.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    EnjoyCSS▲138

    CSS generator for rich graphical styles without coding

    2014 · enjoycss.com · its alternatives →

13. 13BC
    Backbreeze CSS – A utility class library written in Sass▲7

    2020 · backbreezecss.com · its alternatives →

14. 14CA
    CSSKatas – A better way to sharpen your CSS skills▲8

    2020 · yiming.dev · its alternatives →

15. 15
    AIUX▲107

    A systematic UX design course for the responsive web

    2015 · learnaiux.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Stylestats▲59

    A Node.js library to collect CSS statistics

    2014 · stylestats.org · its alternatives →

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    Immutable CSS – A CSS linter for immutable selectors▲6

    2015 · immutablecss.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    StringBean – Barebones CSS Framework for Mobile to 4k Devices▲8

    2015 · github.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Outline CSS Framework▲6

    A lean, mean responsive framework

    2016 · outlinecss.co.uk · its alternatives →

20. 20TA
    Treeflex – A flexbox based library for drawing hierarchy trees with CSS▲6

    2018 · dumptyd.github.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    PaperCSS▲13

    The less formal CSS framework

    2017 · getpapercss.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Ress▲4

    A modern CSS reset

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23IQ
    Improve quality of CSS and XPath locators for browser testing▲8

    2019 · davertmik.github.io · its alternatives →

24. 24AT
    A toolkit for CSS3-based industrial monitoring components.▲9

    2013 · valdez42.github.io · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →