Framer AlternativesPrototyping & UI Design Tools like Framer

Framer is described as 'Combines the power of code with the ease of visual editing. Prototype beautiful microinteractions or realistic apps. It’s time to design with development in mind' and is a Prototyping tool in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Framer for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, SaaS and iPhone apps. The best Framer alternative is Adobe Illustrator. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Figma or Penpot Desktop. Other great apps like Framer are Sketch, Webflow, Balsamiq Wireframes and InVision.

Framer alternatives are mainly Prototyping Tools but may also be UI Design Tools or Website Builders. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Framer.

Framer

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Adobe Illustrator
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Paid • Proprietary
Vector Graphic App
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
iPad
92 Adobe Illustrator alternatives
Design quickly and confidently with Adobe Illustrator software. Sophisticated tools for drawing and typography, along with advanced color controls and creative effects, provide a comprehensive vector graphics environment.
- - Adobe Illustrator is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & iPad alternative to Framer.
- - Adobe Illustrator is the most popular commercial alternative to Framer.
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Adobe Illustrator Features
1. Automatic AlignmentAdobe Illustrator lets you position and snapping objects in relation to each other magnetically through gridlines and anchor points.
2. Works OfflineAdobe Illustrator can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Color PickerAdobe Illustrator allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
4. Support for CMYK ModeAdobe Illustrator allows you to work using the color scheme for printing, combining the primary pigments (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key).
5. Support for LayersAdobe Illustrator supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
6. Pressure SensitivityAdobe Illustrator can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
7. Drawing Tablet SupportAdobe Illustrator supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
8. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Adobe Illustrator.
9. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Export to PDF
Vector strokes
Vectorize raster images
Windows Compatible
Image Masking
Save as eps
Ad-free
Raster adjustment
Dark Mode
Figma
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Freemium • Proprietary
Prototyping Tool
UI Design Tool
Wireframing Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
Chrome OS
Software as a Service (SaaS)
73 Figma alternatives
Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool which is primarily web-based, with additional offline features enabled by desktop applications for macOS and Windows. The Figma Mirror companion apps for Android and iOS allow viewing Figma prototypes in real-time on mobile...
- - Figma is the most popular SaaS alternative to Framer.
- - Figma is the most popular free alternative to Framer.
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Figma Features
1. Support for LayersFigma supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Design handoffView and share snippets of generated code and design specs from your design in Figma
4. Auto LayoutFigma supports layouts that dynamically grow and adapt to the size of its contents.
5. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsFigma can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
6. Embedded commentsUsers can leave comments that will appear within Figma
7. Create UI ComponentsFigma allows you to create and define groups of reusable UI elements/materials across your design.
8. Dark ModeFigma supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Transitions EffectsFigma allows you to apply transition effects between two different scenes/pages using pre-loaded or custom animated transitions.
Import from Sketch
Cross-Platform
Brainstorming
Export to SVG
Interactive Prototyping
Shared whiteboard
File Versioning
Color Picker
Live Preview
Smart Animate
Sketch
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Paid • Proprietary
Vector Graphic App
UI Design Tool
Graphic Design Tool
Mac
77 Sketch alternatives
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...
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Sketch Features
1. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
2. Auto LayoutSketch supports layouts that dynamically grow and adapt to the size of its contents.
3. Create UI ComponentsSketch allows you to create and define groups of reusable UI elements/materials across your design.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Symbols
Integration with InVision
Artwork
Bitmap Editing
Penpot Desktop
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Free • Open Source
UI Design Tool
Prototyping Tool
Graphic Design Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
19 Penpot Desktop alternatives
Penpot Desktop delivers a desktop-like experience for Penpot users with the additional of integrating tabs to conveniently traverse back and forth between projects. Offline support is available through the select your own instance option in settings, as well as the theme...
- - Penpot Desktop is the most popular Linux alternative to Framer.
- - Penpot Desktop is the most popular Open Source alternative to Framer.
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Penpot Desktop Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Penpot Desktop simultaneously.
2. Drawing Tablet SupportPenpot Desktop supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
3. Privacy focusedPenpot Desktop is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
4. Support for LayersPenpot Desktop supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
5. Works OfflinePenpot Desktop can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Auto LayoutPenpot Desktop supports layouts that dynamically grow and adapt to the size of its contents.
7. No Coding RequiredPenpot Desktop can be used without an coding or programming skills.
8. Ad-freePenpot Desktop doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
9. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
UX Design
No Tracking
Dark Mode
Design handoff
Color Picker
Webflow
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Freemium • Proprietary
Website Builder
Online Store Builder
Prototyping Tool
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
203 Webflow alternatives
Responsive web design tool, CMS and hosting platform.
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Webflow Features
1. WYSIWYG HTML EditorWebflow allows you to make and preview changes to an application or website in real time, without needing to know code.
2. WYSIWYG SupportWebflow integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
Page builder
Inline editing
Custom types builder
Support for Javascript
Balsamiq Wireframes
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Paid • Proprietary
Prototyping Tool
Wireframing Tool
UI Design Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
76 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives
Balsamiq Wireframes is a rapid low-fidelity UI wireframing tool that reproduces the experience of sketching on a notepad or whiteboard, but using a computer.
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Balsamiq Wireframes Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Balsamiq Wireframes simultaneously.
Interactive Prototyping
Export to PDF
Drag and Drop
Export to PNG
InVision
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Freemium • Proprietary
Prototyping Tool
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
100 InVision alternatives
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.
- - InVision is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Framer.
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InVision Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in InVision simultaneously.
2. Kanban BoardInVision allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
3. Support for @mentionsInVision supports the use of mentions through @ to a particular user, who will be notified personally.
4. Design handoffView and share snippets of generated code and design specs from your design in InVision
Import from Sketch
GitHub integration
Trello integration
Slack integration
Basecamp integration
Jira integration
Webstudio
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Free • Open Source
Website Builder
Online
50 Webstudio alternatives
Similar to Webflow, Webstudio visually translates CSS without obscuring it, giving designers superpowers that were exclusive to developers in the past. No platform lock-in, Design Tokens, incredible performance (Remix, Workers), WebP Images, Collaboration
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Webstudio Features
1. No Coding RequiredWebstudio can be used without an coding or programming skills.
2. WYSIWYG HTML EditorWebstudio allows you to make and preview changes to an application or website in real time, without needing to know code.
3. Ad-freeWebstudio doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. No TrackingWebstudio will not track you or use your personal data.
5. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
6. LightweightWebstudio consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Webstudio simultaneously.
9. Privacy focusedWebstudio is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
WYSIWYG Support
Support for MarkDown
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Axure RP
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Paid • Proprietary
Prototyping Tool
Wireframing Tool
Mac
Windows
Sketch
70 Axure RP alternatives
Axure RP is the leading tool for rapidly creating wireframes, prototypes and specifications for applications and web sites.
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Moqups
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Freemium • Proprietary
Prototyping Tool
Wireframing Tool
UI Design Tool
Online
79 Moqups alternatives
Moqups is an all-in-one online design platform that's smart, simple and fast. Go from diagrams to wireframes and prototypes without switching apps or updating across platforms.
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Moqups Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Moqups simultaneously.
Editor X
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Freemium • Proprietary
Website Builder
Online Store Builder
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
204 Editor X alternatives
Editor X is an advanced creation platform for designers and web professionals. The platform combines cutting edge responsive design with smooth drag and drop.
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Editor X Features
Multiple languages
Drag and Drop Editor
Principle
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Paid • Proprietary
Prototyping Tool
Mac
iPhone
iPad
29 Principle alternatives
Principle makes it easy to create animated and interactive user interface designs. Whether you're designing the flow of a multi-screen app, or new interactions and animations, Principle lets you create designs that look and feel amazing.
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Principle Features
Timeline