Figma AlternativesOnly apps categorised as UI Design Tools

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   Penpot

    243 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.

   72 Penpot alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • UI Design
   • Prototyping

   Origin

   • Spain
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   Paul

   Feb 7, 2023

   3

   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 comment•Nov 2, 2023

   2

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

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   impox_

   Positive comment•May 1, 2023

   2

   Lighter, multilanguage and way user friendlier.

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

    163 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.

   33 Lunacy alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • UI Design
   • Prototyping

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Snapcraft

   

   

   

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   Noah

   Positive comment•Aug 12, 2021

   1

   It's a fast, native (and free) design app for Windows. The best I've found.

   anggi-n

   Positive comment•Dec 20, 2023

   1

   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

   Positive comment•Mar 6, 2021

   0

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

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application types

   • UI Design
   • Prototyping

   Origin

   • Vietnam

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • PortableApps.com

   

   

   

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   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.

   81 Sketch alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • UI Design
   • Vector Graphic

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • iPhone
   • iPad

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Negative comment•Mar 6, 2025

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   It is not a software anything like Figma

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   

   

   • Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryFigma is Freemium and Proprietary
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   Penpot Desktop

    19 likes

   Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application for the open-source design tool, Penpot.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application types

   • UI Design
   • Prototyping

   Origin

   • International

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Mac
   • Linux
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak

   

   

   

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   Pencil.dev

    16 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.

   41 Pencil.dev alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • UI Design
   • Vector Graphic

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Linux
   • Cursor
   • Visual Studio Code

   

   

   

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    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.

    19 Paper Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • UI Design
    • Prototyping

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

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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

    • Wireframing
    • Prototyping

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    

    

    

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    Akira

     28 likes

    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 (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • UI Design

    Origin

    • Italy
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+

    

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    Balsamiq Wireframes

     118 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Wireframing
    • UI Design

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    

    

    

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    Figma for Linux

     3 likes

    An unofficial Electron-based Figma desktop app for Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application type

    • UI Design

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft

    

    

    

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    Wireflow

     22 likes

    Feature-rich, open-source Wireflow offers a collaborative platform for online creation of complex user flow prototypes. Ideal for team work in UI design, wireframing, and mind mapping, promoting idea sharing in real-time environment aided by modern whiteboard features.

    118 Wireflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    • Wireframing
    • UI Design

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    

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