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 100 alternatives to Figma for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Linux and SaaS 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 Free, Open Source, Linux, Android 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

     247 likes

    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.

    76 Penpot alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Penpot is the open-source design platform for teams that build digital products at scale.
     
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  2. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     71 likes

    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.

    73 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Canva icon

    Canva

     392 likes

    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.

    117 Canva alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Lunacy

    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 man...

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  6. Lunacy icon

    Lunacy

     164 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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  8. Sketch icon

    Sketch

     253 likes

    Vector-based Mac design app focused on UI, UX, web, and mobile with responsive artboards, prototyping, plugin support, real-time collaboration, reusable libraries, non-destructive editing, cloud feedback, and device preview via companion mobile app.

    82 Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    App icon design
     
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  11. Pencil.dev icon

    Pencil.dev

     17 likes

    Vector UI canvas inside IDEs and desktop apps for creating layouts, using infinite canvas, layers, design system components, Git-compatible .pen files, synced design tokens, and AI-driven UI generation from prompts, aligning code and design efficiently.

    42 Pencil.dev alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Cursor
    • Visual Studio Code
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  12. Adobe Fireworks icon

    Adobe Fireworks

     160 likes

    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.

    51 Adobe Fireworks alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  13. Paper Design icon

    Paper Design

     17 likes

    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.

    21 Paper Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. Open Pencil icon

    Open Pencil

     9 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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Homebrew
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    Frame0

     13 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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