Switching from PrimeNG? Here's the MIT path.
PrimeNG has been the default answer to "which Angular component library?" for a decade. On 28 June 2026 that answer got a price tag. If you are one of the teams now doing the maths, this post is the map: what actually changed, what your options are, and — if you pick the MIT route — exactly how far a schematic gets you and where you still have to think. What changed, in plain terms PrimeNG 22 and…
Switching from PrimeNG to the MIT option: The Path
On June 28, 2026, PrimeNG became a licensed product, moving away from its MIT origins. This switch affects Angular component libraries like PrimeVue and PrimeReact. PrimeNG 21 and earlier versions remain MIT-licensed, while later versions ship under PrimeUI.
For teams considering this switch, four options arise:
1. Freeze on PrimeNG 21: The MIT license is still valid, but the library won't support future Angular versions, limiting updates.
2. Use the community fork: Optimus UI by OpenNG Foundation maintains similar selectors and class names, with minimal disruption.
3. Choose an MIT-licensed library from the start: mk-kit is an Angular 22 component library built for admin panels and internal tools. It offers 180 components under the MIT license, with no runtime licensing or revenue thresholds. The library includes common admin app features like tables, dates, dialogs, and charts, all built with standalone components and Angular 22 features like OnPush and zoneless architecture.
4. Evaluate other options: The source mentions no other alternatives beyond PrimeNG and the mentioned MIT options.
To transition to mk-kit, install the library alongside PrimeNG and run a migration in report mode first. The migration generates a primeng-migration.md report, listing changes for you to review. After applying the migration, you'll see rewritten imports, selectors, and template changes across your codebase. The process is mechanical, with only a few mechanical inputs requiring manual updates.
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