design-systems
Free
Salesforce Lightning (SLDS)
🍀 Directory Note
"The heavyweight champion of enterprise data management."
Primary Use Cases
- 1CRM and Sales Tools
- 2Human Resource Systems
- 3Supply Chain Management
- 4Government and Administrative Portals
Technical Data
Category
design-systems
Freshness
2015
License
Custom (Free for use)
Vibe
Production-Ready
Directory Analysis & Suitability
Key Advantages
- Unrivaled for handling extremely complex object relationships
- Deep focus on search, filtering, and data manipulation
- Native integration with Salesforce Lightning Web Components (LWC)
Considerations
- Design tokens are notoriously difficult to use outside of Salesforce
- Visual style can feel 'dated' for 2026 consumer trends
- System is incredibly large and can be overwhelming for small teams
Platform Compatibility
Web Environment
Elite. The standard for enterprise CRM.
Mobile & Touch
Good. Patterns for high-complexity mobile tasks.
Desktop Software
Exceptional. Built for multi-window management.
Publisher-Listed Usage
Not independently verified
Developed By
Salesforce Design
License Type
Custom (Free for use)
Access Model
Open Source
