Figma AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Graphic Design Tools

The best Graphic Design alternative to Figma is Penpot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Figma and many of them are Graphic Design Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Graphic Design Tool alternatives to Figma are Affinity, Canva, Lunacy and Sketch.

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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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    • 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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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    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  10. Aktivisda icon

    Aktivisda

     12 likes

    Aktivisda is a web application to facilitate the creation of visuals that use the graphic charter of an organization, and the spreading of this graphic charter.

    65 Aktivisda alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Artboard Studio icon

    Artboard Studio

     5 likes

    Design, animate, collaborate and present your projects with an extensive library of assets, mockups and templates right in the browser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Motion design
     
  12. Thumb3D icon

    Thumb3D

     2 likes

    Online 3D design editor with real-time WebGL rendering, advanced 3D typography, local AI background removal, VFX overlays, and cloud project saving for making thumbnails, animated banners, and ads exported as high-res PNGs, MP4 videos, or GIFs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  14. Alva icon

    Alva

     15 likes

    Alva works with your production frontend components, adding up-to-date, responsive, and interactive designs to your living styleguide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Vector Ink icon

    Vector Ink

     4 likes

    Vector graphic software streamlining the creation of illustrations, logos, and business materials using auto-connected paths, smart tracing from hand sketches, built-in stylus and finger support, advanced color tools, gradients, and PNG, JPG, SVG file compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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