
Template details
Stellar Admin Vue
Free Vue.js admin dashboard template from BootstrapDash with Bootstrap 4, MIT license, and an optional premium version.
About this template
Stellar Admin Vue is a free Vue.js admin dashboard template from BootstrapDash, built on Bootstrap 4, that provides a complete dashboard front-end scaffold under the MIT license.
What is Stellar Admin Vue?
Stellar Admin Vue is a free, open-source admin dashboard template created by BootstrapDash and distributed on GitHub under an MIT license. It combines Vue.js, Bootstrap 4, and BootstrapVue inside a vue-cli webpack scaffold, giving developers a ready-to-run dashboard project instead of an empty starting point. The template's input is a standard project structure (template/demo_1 with src/, public/, and package.json), and its output is a hot-reloaded development app at localhost:8080 or a minified production build. BootstrapDash also offers a paid premium version of Stellar Admin for users who need additional components and pages.
Key Features
- Vue.js + Bootstrap 4 stack — The template runs on Vue.js with Bootstrap 4 styling and BootstrapVue components, covering the standard Bootstrap grid, forms, buttons, and dashboard UI patterns.
- MIT license — The free version ships with a LICENSE file and can be reused in personal and commercial projects without per-project fees.
- vue-cli webpack workflow — Standard commands from the README: npm install, npm run dev for hot reload at localhost:8080, and npm run build for a minified production bundle.
- Bundle analyzer — npm run build --report outputs a bundle analyzer report, letting developers inspect production bundle composition.
- Built-in test scripts — npm run unit and npm run e2e run unit and end-to-end tests respectively, and npm test runs both.
- BootstrapDash tooling — A live preview demo and a dedicated documentation page are hosted by BootstrapDash for the free template, and the GitHub repo accepts issue reports and stars.
- Full directory layout — The download contains a template/demo_1 folder with src (app, assets/images, assets/styles, index.js), public, and CHANGELOG.md, plus top-level documentation, LICENSE, and README.
Who is it for?
- Vue.js developers — get a complete admin dashboard scaffold with webpack configuration already in place, so they can focus on building their own components and views rather than setting up tooling.
- Front-end teams — that need internal dashboards, analytics consoles, or back-office UIs with standard Bootstrap aesthetics and a vue-cli-style project layout their developers already know.
- Freelancers and agencies — can reuse the MIT-licensed free version across multiple client projects, and can contact BootstrapDash for the premium version when the free feature set is limiting.
What can you do with Stellar Admin Vue?
- Solo developers: clone the GitHub repository, run npm install and npm run dev, and get a hot-reloaded dashboard app at localhost:8080 within minutes.
- Product teams: customize the src/app, assets/styles, and assets/images directories to match a brand, then ship a minified production build with npm run build.
- Open-source contributors: file bug reports with detailed repro steps on the GitHub repo or submit pull requests — BootstrapDash explicitly asks for issue reports and GitHub stars.
How does Stellar Admin Vue work?
The template follows the vue-cli webpack workflow documented in the README. After cloning the stellar-admin-vue-free repository, run npm install to install dependencies, then npm run dev to start the development server with hot reload at localhost:8080. Production output is generated with npm run build, and the npm run build --report command adds a bundle analyzer report; tests run through npm run unit, npm run e2e, or npm test.
Pricing
The template is free and MIT-licensed. BootstrapDash sells a premium version of Stellar Admin, and the README directs interested users to get in touch with the vendor — no price is stated on the page.
Alternatives
- StarAdmin — BootstrapDash's free Bootstrap-only admin template.
- PurpleAdmin — a free Bootstrap admin template from the same vendor.
- MajesticAdmin — a free Bootstrap admin template from BootstrapDash with a different visual style.
FAQ
Is Stellar Admin Vue free?
Yes. Stellar Admin Vue is published under an MIT license, so the free version can be used in personal and commercial projects without paying a licensing fee. The repository includes a LICENSE file and the README explicitly states the template is free.
What does Stellar Admin Vue include?
The download contains a template/demo_1 folder with a Vue.js src directory (app, assets/images, assets/styles, index.js), a public folder, package.json, and CHANGELOG.md, plus top-level documentation, README, and LICENSE files. BootstrapDash also hosts a live demo and a documentation page for the free version.
What tech stack does Stellar Admin Vue use?
Stellar Admin Vue is built with Vue.js and Bootstrap 4, integrates BootstrapVue, and is scaffolded on the vue-cli webpack template. Development runs with npm run dev at localhost:8080 with hot reload, and production builds are minified with npm run build.
Is there a premium version?
Yes, BootstrapDash offers a premium version of Stellar Admin with additional features. The README directs users to get in touch with BootstrapDash for access, and no price is listed on the page.
How do I run Stellar Admin Vue locally?
Clone the repository from GitHub, change into the stellar-admin-vue-free directory, run npm install, and then npm run dev. The app will serve with hot reload at localhost:8080; use npm run build for a minified production build.













