pickadate.js

The premium Open Source alternative to Flatpickr

🎯 Best for:Developers building lightweight, mobile-responsive web forms.

What is pickadate.js?

Replaces bulky desktop-first date pickers with a lightweight, mobile-first solution. Uses a modular architecture to keep the footprint under 10kb while maintaining touch responsiveness.

Tech Stack
JavaScriptFrontend & Headless CMS

Why pickadate.js?

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Responsive design
  • Modular build system

Limitations

  • Requires jQuery
  • Less active development recently
  • Limited advanced features compared to modern frameworks
3/3/2026
Last Update
996
Forks
313
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Flatpickr)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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