Pencil.dev AlternativesOnly apps categorised as UI Design Tools

The best UI Design alternative to Pencil.dev is Penpot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pencil.dev and 13 are UI Design Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting UI Design Tool alternatives to Pencil.dev are Figma, Sketch, Lunacy and Google Stitch.

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  1. Penpot icon
     233 likes

    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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    • Cloudron
     
  2. Figma icon
     241 likes

    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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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  3. 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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    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  4. Lunacy icon
     161 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
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
     
  5. Google Stitch icon
     16 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.

    56 Google Stitch alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  6. 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
     
  7. Readdy icon
     11 likes

    Build your dream websites by talking with AI - no drag-and-drop needed. When you're happy, publish instantly, or export as clean code or Figma files. Perfect for small teams with limited design resources, or agencies looking to deliver 10x faster.

    34 Readdy alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
     
  8. Frame0 icon
     13 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Play Design icon
     5 likes

    Play empowers you to design, build and launch better mobile products, in less time, with fewer barriers - all on your mobile device.

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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  10. MagicPath icon
     4 likes

    Web-based AI platform enabling visual generation and refinement of UI components, layouts, and product flows, supports interactive code-backed prototypes, facilitates direct edits, shares designs for review, and imports Figma selections while preserving assets for prototyping and export.

    50 MagicPath alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Figma
     
  11. Builder.io icon
     4 likes

    Empower your entire digital team to quickly code, create, iterate, and optimize differentiated digital experiences using an API-first platform that has AI in all the right spots.

    69 Builder.io alternatives

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    • Freemium
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