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MUI vs Mmhmm

MUI logo

MUI

Web Development

React component library implementing Material Design

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MUI has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MUI escaping the Material Design look takes more theming effort than teams expect; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: MUI covers Large component set, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MUI and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where MUI and Mmhmm differ
AttributeMUIMmhmm
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelOpen-source core with paid tiers for advanced componentsfreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
CategoryWeb DevelopmentRemote Work
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in MUI

  • Large component set
  • Theming system
  • Accessibility
  • TypeScript support

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

MUI

  • Building an admin or internal application quickly with components that already worknot Mmhmm
  • Teams needing accessible complex widgets without building themnot Mmhmm
  • Products where Material Design is an acceptable or desired starting pointnot Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot MUI
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot MUI
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot MUI
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot MUI

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

MUI

  • Escaping the Material Design look takes more theming effort than teams expect
  • Bundle size is significant, and careless imports pull in far more than needed
  • Advanced components such as the full data grid require a paid licence
  • Major version upgrades have historically required real migration work

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

MUI

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Core component library
    • Theming
    • Community support

Mmhmm

$10/month
  • Individual$10/month
    • Single user
    • Unlimited meetings and recordings
    • No storage or time limits
  • Individual Annual$120/year
    • Single user
    • 17% savings vs monthly billing
  • Team$10/month
    • Per-seat billing
    • Admin dashboard
    • Centralized billing
  • Team Annual$120/year
    • Per-seat billing
    • 17% savings vs monthly

Which should you pick?

Choose MUI if

  • You need large component set.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want theming system.
MUI review

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is MUI or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. MUI starts at Free and Mmhmm at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MUI or Mmhmm?
MUI has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MUI and $10/month for Mmhmm.
Does MUI or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
MUI runs on Web. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use MUI for free?
Yes. MUI has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at $10/month.
What is MUI best used for?
MUI is most often used for building an admin or internal application quickly with components that already work, teams needing accessible complex widgets without building them, products where material design is an acceptable or desired starting point. Of those, building an admin or internal application quickly with components that already work and teams needing accessible complex widgets without building them are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can MUI do that Mmhmm cannot?
MUI covers Large component set, Theming system, Accessibility, TypeScript support. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MUI: Is MUI free?

The core library is open source and free. Advanced components, including the full-featured data grid, require a paid licence.

Mmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?

Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.

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MUI: Can MUI look non-Material?

Yes, through the theming system, but a substantial departure takes real work. Teams wanting full design control often prefer unstyled primitives instead.

Mmhmm: Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.

Source
MUI: Does MUI handle accessibility?

Components follow WAI-ARIA patterns by default, which is a large part of why teams adopt it.

Mmhmm: What are the seat limits?

Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.

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