The Best Figma AlternativesTop UI Design & Prototyping Tools like Figma

Figma is described as 'Web-based vector graphics editor with desktop apps, focusing on real-time collaboration and version control for UI/UX design' and is a very popular UI Design tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Figma for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, SaaS and Linux apps. The best Figma alternative is Penpot, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Figma are Affinity, Canva, Lunacy and Pencil Project.

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Figma alternatives are mainly Prototyping Tools, but if you're looking for UI Design Tools or Wireframing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux and Free + Prototyping. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Figma.
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  1. Penpot icon

    Penpot

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    Penpot is a highly regarded alternative to Figma. It is the first open-source design and prototyping tool for product teams, offering full collaboration between designers and developers through features like Flex Layout and Code Inspect. Penpot has received excellent reviews and is widely considered the most popular alternative to Figma. Its top features include UX Design, real-time collaboration, and an ad-free experience. Positive comments about Penpot highlight its continuous improvement, viability as a design software alternative, open-source and self-hosted nature, as well as its free availability.

    67 Penpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Penpot as an Alternative to Figma
    Top Positive Comment
    Paul
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    Probably the best free and open source alternative to Figma. They recently introduced Flex Layout, which was a long-awaited feature. I think Figma is still ahead in terms of features, but Penpot is catching up.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
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    Loving it since its open source. A much more viable option compared to Figma.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    impox_
    Positive
    2

    Lighter, multilanguage and way user friendlier.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Penpot is a great Figma alternative.

    • Penpot is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Figma.

    • Penpot is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Figma.

    • Penpot is Freemium and Open SourceFigma is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Penpot is LightweightFigma is not according to our users
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    Affinity

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    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    65 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Affinity is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Figma.

    • Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryFigma is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Canva icon

    Canva

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    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    87 Canva alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about Canva as an Alternative to Figma
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    Negative
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    Canva is not a UI design tool so does not compare to Figma

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Canva is a legitimate Figma alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Canva is the most popular Android, iPhone, Linux, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Figma.

    • Canva is Freemium and ProprietaryFigma is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Canva is Privacy focused and LightweightFigma is not according to our users
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    Siter.io is a no-code website builder that allows you to design and publish websites without any code. It works by designing directly in the browser, freehand, using tools you already know.

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    Lunacy

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    Cross-platform vector editor for UI, UX, and web projects with native .sketch file editing, real-time multi-user collaboration, an AI-backed asset library, code and asset export, Figma integration, offline use, seamless cloud management, and auto layout tools.

    33 Lunacy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Lunacy as an Alternative to Figma
    Noah
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    It's a fast, native (and free) design app for Windows. The best I've found.

    anggi-n
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    This application feels like Figma but is a native version, free and can work offline, and the transition is smooth. This application is also available not only for Windows and Mac OS, but also available on Linux.

    Aleksandr Dikov
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    Latest Lunacy feels just like clone of Figma, but works offline and has lack of additional plugins and libraries, but it's not functional features.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Lunacy is a great Figma alternative.

    • Lunacy is Freemium and ProprietaryFigma is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lunacy is LightweightFigma is not according to our users
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    Sketch

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    Sketch is a vector-based design tool for Mac with a focus on screen design. It’s used primarily by screen designers who create websites, icons, and user interfaces for desktop and mobile devices. For beginners and industry professionals alike, Sketch’s powerful and easy-to-use...

    81 Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Sketch as an Alternative to Figma
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    Negative
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    It is not a software anything like Figma

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Sketch is a great Figma alternative.

    • Sketch is the most popular commercial alternative to Figma.

    • Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryFigma is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Paper Design

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    For the love of design—designers are facing new challenges, and need fast and reliable tools to stay ahead. that’s why we’re making Paper: a powerful canvas that helps you make beautiful art and experiences.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. Adobe Fireworks icon

    Adobe Fireworks

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    Enhances web design with bitmap and vector editing, specialized tools for rapid prototyping, hierarchical layers, smart guides, slices, symbols, and 9-slice scaling. Excellent image compression and format support, including JPEG, PNG, and GIF, ensures web optimization.

    52 Adobe Fireworks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Adobe Fireworks as an Alternative to Figma
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It is just an old vector editing tool that is not often used for prototyping UI. Figma on the other hand is the known tool for UI prototyping.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Adobe Fireworks is Paid and ProprietaryFigma is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Akira

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    Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+
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    Balsamiq Wireframes

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    Low-fidelity UI wireframing tool simulating sketching experience, optimized for speed with Quick Add, built for collaboration, drag-n-drop simplicity, exportable wireframes to PNG/PDF, interactive prototypes via linking, hundreds of UI components, reusable symbols, and more.

    75 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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