Pencil.dev Alternatives

Pencil.dev is described as 'Vector UI design canvas for IDEs, offering infinite canvas, layers, reusable components, synced design tokens, code integration, and AI assistant support' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pencil.dev for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, SaaS, Windows and Linux apps. The best Pencil.dev alternative is Penpot, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pencil.dev are Figma, Lovable, Firebase Studio and Sketch.

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  1. Penpot icon
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    Open-source design platform offering web-based and self-hosted workflows, code inspection in HTML and CSS, adaptive layouts with CSS Grid and Flex, real-time collaboration, auto layout features, reusable components, design tokens, layer support, plugins, and no tracking.

    69 Penpot alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Figma icon
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    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    100 Figma alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Lovable icon
     34 likes

    Turn ideas into applications with superhuman speed. Lovable enables rapid prototyping and product launches through intuitive prompts, live rendering, and one-click deployment. Perfect for founders, designers, and teams to build quality software without coding.

    72 Lovable alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  4. Sketch icon
     252 likes

    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...

    83 Sketch alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  5. Webstudio icon
     43 likes

    Open source website builder that empowers creators to build highly maintainable and fast websites using modern web standards. Webstudio is an Open Source version of Webflow.

    84 Webstudio alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Docker
    • Windows
     
  6. Lunacy icon
     160 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.

    34 Lunacy alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
     
  7. Capacity.so icon
     13 likes

    Create full-stack web apps, landing pages, MVPs, and internal tools by describing projects in plain English, with all code exportable and customizable. Supports teams, collaborative workflows, modern tech stacks, and deployment to cloud platforms like Vercel or AWS.

    54 Capacity.so alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
     
  8. Paper Design icon
     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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  9. Frappe Builder icon
     11 likes

    Frappe Builder is an open-source low-code website builder built on the Frappe Framework, designed for simplicity, speed, and flexibility. Craft beautiful websites effortlessly with an intuitive visual builder.

    26 Frappe Builder alternatives

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    • Online
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    • Linux
    • Docker
     
  10. Google Stitch icon
     15 likes

    AI-powered platform designed for developing user interfaces for web and mobile applications, offering seamless export to design tools, direct frontend code access, monthly free usage quotas including Flash and Experimental modes, and supporting design efficiency.

    55 Google Stitch alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
     
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