Balsamiq Wireframes Alternatives for Linux

Balsamiq Wireframes is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux 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 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Balsamiq Wireframes are Penpot Desktop, Frame0, Whimsical and UXPin.

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  1. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

     416 likes

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

    78 Pencil Project alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    It's ok as an alternative, but it fails in creating interactive wireframes

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    All needed in, easy to use, stabel.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's a simple cross-platform tool, but with minimal necessary set of features:

    • really cross-platform
    • good collections of shapes, which seems are extendable
    • export to various formats
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Pencil Project is Free and Open SourceBalsamiq Wireframes is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Frame0 icon

    Frame0

     13 likes

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

    52 Frame0 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Whimsical icon

    Whimsical

     33 likes

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

    67 Whimsical alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.
     
  6. UXPin icon

    UXPin

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    UXPin App Dashboard
     
  7. Qt Design Studio icon

    Qt Design Studio

     3 likes

    Revolutionize your development process by bridging the gap between designers and developers to turn your design visions into production-ready UIs.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Quant-UX icon

    Quant-UX

     10 likes

    Quant-UX is an integrated Prototyping and Analytics software. It allows you to design, test and analyze interaction prototypes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Quant-UX screenshot 1
     
  10. WireframeSketcher icon

    WireframeSketcher

     12 likes

    WireframeSketcher is a software tool that helps product managers, designers and developers quickly create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for desktop, web and mobile applications. It’s standalone software and a plug-in for any Eclipse IDE.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Eclipse
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  11. HotGloo icon

    HotGloo

     7 likes

    HotGloo is a UX, wireframe and prototyping tool designed to build wireframes for web, mobile and wearables. Create and share fully interactive prototypes with your team and clients and gather feedback on the process.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Desktop Prototype
     
  12. quickMockup icon

    quickMockup

     10 likes

    Online tool for creating mockups in the browser. Use your browser’s save function to save the file (just html for view only, complete save for an editable version) or export to codepen for others to view.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    quickMockup screenshot 1
     
  13. Wondershare Mockitt icon

    Wondershare Mockitt

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    Mockitt is an online prototyping and collaboration tool to empower your design journey, present your idea, validate your concept and implement the design. You can use Mockitt to quickly create a prototype that illustrate your ideas and enhance clients’ experience with plentiful...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Wondershare Mockitt screenshot 1
     
  14. Flairbuilder icon

    Flairbuilder

     8 likes

    FlairBuilder is a user interface prototyping tool for easy authoring of interactive website wireframes, mockups and GUI prototypes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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