Balsamiq Wireframes Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Balsamiq Wireframes for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Pencil Project, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Balsamiq Wireframes and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Balsamiq Wireframes are Figma, Open Pencil, Penpot Desktop and Whimsical.

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  1. Pencil Project icon
     416 likes

    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    79 Pencil Project alternatives

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  2. Figma icon
     257 likes

    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    116 Figma alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Open Pencil icon
     17 likes

    Open-source design editor for vector and interface projects featuring AI-powered generation, .fig and .pen file support, design-to-code export, real-time P2P collaboration, linting, tokens, advanced programmability, Vue SDK, and privacy-friendly operation.

    51 Open Pencil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Homebrew
     
  4. Whimsical icon
     34 likes

    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    75 Whimsical alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  5. Framer icon
     29 likes

    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer handoff for efficient workflow.

    101 Framer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  6. Frame0 icon
     13 likes

    Sketch your app ideas without stress Make hand-drawn style wireframes quickly and easily.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Axure RP icon
     40 likes

    Axure RP is the leading tool for rapidly creating wireframes, prototypes and specifications for applications and web sites.

    67 Axure RP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Sketch
     
  8. UXPin icon
     29 likes

    UXPin is a web-based system for managing design documents like wireframes, sitemaps, persona descriptions or flowcharts. It lets you upload image files, invite teammates to review and comment on them, and keep track of revisions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  9. Mockplus icon
     12 likes

    Mockplus is a desktop-based prototyping tool. It can be used to create wireframes/mockups/prototypes for any mobile and web apps with ease. This tool will make UI/UX designers prototype faster, smarter and easier.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. NinjaMock icon
     9 likes

    NinjaMock is the faster, better and funnier way of making mockups.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  11. Justinmind icon
     9 likes

    Justinmind is the best solution to prototype any web or mobile app you can think of. You can define websites and apps for Web, iOS, and Android with our intuitive drag-and-drop interface. No code involved.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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