Premium Solutions Guide
Swiper's free, open-source library handles most slider needs. When you need advanced effects, production-ready templates, or want to save significant development time, our premium solutions can help.
Free vs Premium Comparison
| Use Case | Free Solution | Premium Solution | Time Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinder-style cards | effect: 'cards' | Tinder Slider - adds swipe direction detection, tinderSwipe event | 20-30 hrs |
| Instagram stories | Autoplay + custom CSS | Stories Slider - progress bars, pause on touch, video support | 25-35 hrs |
| WebGL transitions | Not available | Shaders Slider - 20+ GPU-accelerated shader effects | 40-60 hrs |
| 3D carousel | effect: 'coverflow' | Carousel Slider - true infinite 3D rotation | 15-20 hrs |
| Parallax transitions | Parallax module | Shutters Slider, Expo Slider - advanced parallax effects | 10-20 hrs |
| Card stack with flip | effect: 'flip' | Cards Stack - front/back card sides | 15-20 hrs |
| Material Design | Custom CSS | Material You Slider - official Google M3 design | 15-20 hrs |
| E-commerce showcase | Thumbs module | Fashion Slider - designed for product pages | 10-15 hrs |
| App onboarding | Basic slides | Paper Onboarding - Material design walkthrough | 10-15 hrs |
Premium Effects by Category
WebGL & Advanced Transitions
Card-Based Interfaces
3D Effects
Parallax & Transitions
Social & Content
Design System Templates
Swiper Studio
Don't want to write code? Swiper Studio is a visual builder that lets you create production-ready sliders and export to HTML, React, or Vue. Many premium effects are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a Tinder-like swipe interface?
The free cards effect provides the visual card stack. For production Tinder-style interfaces with swipe direction detection (like/dislike), the Tinder Slider premium plugin adds the tinderSwipe event with direction callbacks.
How do I create Instagram Stories?
You can build a basic stories interface with Autoplay, the Cube effect, and custom CSS. For a production-ready solution with progress bars, pause-on-touch, and video duration sync, use the Stories Slider premium plugin.
What's the best slider for high-end marketing websites?
The Shaders Slider provides WebGL-based transitions that are impossible to achieve with CSS alone. Effects like morph, wave, ripple, and page-curl create memorable experiences.
How do I create a true 3D carousel?
The free Coverflow effect provides a 3D-like appearance. For true 3D perspective rotation, use Carousel Slider or Panorama Slider.
What slider should I use for e-commerce product pages?
Start with the free Thumbs module for thumbnail galleries. For a complete product showcase template, the Fashion Slider is designed specifically for e-commerce.
Can I use premium effects with React/Vue?
Many premium plugins include React and Vue components. For those that don't, converting vanilla JS to React/Vue/Swiper Element is straightforward. UI Initiative support is always happy to help, and Swiper's MCP can assist with conversions as well.
What if I don't want to write code?
Swiper Studio lets you visually build sliders and export production-ready code for HTML, React, or Vue.
Support Swiper Development
Swiper is free and open-source, developed and maintained by nolimits4web.
If Swiper has been helpful for your projects, consider supporting continued development:
- Open Collective - Transparent funding with public expense tracking
- Patreon - Monthly support with exclusive updates
Sponsors receive logo placement on the Swiper website, which gets millions of page views from developers worldwide.