Figma AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Prototyping Tools

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   Penpot

    274 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.

   96 Penpot alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • UI Design
   • Prototyping

   Origin

   • Spain
   • EU

   Since

   • Since 2019

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Self-Hosted

   • Spain
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Penpot vs Figma Comments

   Positive comment by RemovedUser · Nov 2, 2023

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

   Positive comment by impox_ · May 1, 2023

   Lighter, multilanguage and way user friendlier.

   Positive comment by Paul · Feb 7, 2023

   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.

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   • Penpot is Freemium and Open SourceFigma is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Penpot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFigma is not according to our users
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   Pencil Project

    418 likes

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

   80 Pencil Project alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • UI Design
   • Prototyping

   Origin

   • Vietnam

   Since

   • Since 2010

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • PortableApps.com

   • Vietnam

   

   

   

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   Sketch

    256 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.

   88 Sketch alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • UI Design
   • Vector Graphic

   Origin

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   Since

   • Since 2011

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • iPhone
   • iPad

   • Netherlands
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Sketch vs Figma Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Mar 6, 2025

   It is not a software anything like Figma

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   • Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryFigma is Freemium and Proprietary
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   Adobe Fireworks

   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,...

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   Lunacy

    167 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.

   36 Lunacy alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • UI Design
   • Vector Graphic

   Origin

   • United States

   Since

   • Since 2017

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Snapcraft

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Lunacy vs Figma Comments

   Positive comment by Aleksandr Dikov · Mar 6, 2021

   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.

   Positive comment by Noah · Aug 12, 2021

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

   Positive comment by anggi-n · Dec 20, 2023

   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.

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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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   Penpot Desktop

    25 likes

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

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • UI Design
   • Prototyping

   Origin

   • International

   Since

   • Since 2024

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Mac
   • Linux
   • Flathub
   • Flatpak

   • Global

   

   

   

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   Adobe Fireworks

    161 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.

   53 Adobe Fireworks alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Vector Graphic
   • Image Editor

   Origin

   • United States

   Since

   • Since 2009

   Alerts

   • Discontinued

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Discontinued

   Development of Fireworks has been stopped, but last version, Adobe Fireworks CS6 (v12), released in 2012, is still available as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud , selecting the option Show Older Apps in Preferences

   Adobe Fireworks vs Figma Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Dec 4, 2023

   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.

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   • Adobe Fireworks is Paid and ProprietaryFigma is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Adobe Fireworks is a Vector Graphic Figma is a UI Design Tool
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    Frame0

     14 likes

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

    55 Frame0 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Wireframing
    • Prototyping

    Origin

    • International

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    • Global

    

    

    

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    Paper Design

     17 likes

    Full-featured design workspace merges visuals, agents, and code, enabling live sync of tokens, components, and styles, connects with IDEs, imports databases and content, automates responsive layouts, and streamlines design-to-code with real-time data integration.

    28 Paper Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • UI Design
    • Prototyping

    Origin

    • United States

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    • United States

    

    

    

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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.

    79 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Wireframing
    • UI Design

    Origin

    • United States

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Jira
    • Confluence

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Claude Design

     17 likes

    Claude Design lets you create designs, interactive prototypes, presentations, and more by having a conversation with Claude.

    32 Claude Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • UI Design
    • Prototyping

    Origin

    • United States

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online

    • United States

    

    

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    InVision

     69 likes

    We believe the screen is the most important place in the world. That’s why we are dedicated to helping you deliver the best possible digital product experience, with our platform and best practices from your peers.

    92 InVision alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Prototyping

    Origin

    • United States

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • United States

    

    

    

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    Discontinued

    InVision announced the closure of its UX/UI design collaboration services by the end of 2024.

    InVision vs Figma Comments

    Positive comment by Ola · Jun 15, 2020

    Prefer Figma but also a good alternative

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    • InVision is Freemium and ProprietaryFigma is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • InVision is a Prototyping Figma is a UI Design Tool
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    ProtoPie

     29 likes

    ProtoPie is the easiest tool used to turn your UI/UX design ideas into highly interactive prototypes for mobile, desktop, web, all the way to IoT.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    • Prototyping

    Origin

    • South Korea

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    • South Korea

    

    

    

    +5

    

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