Pencil Project AlternativesOnly apps categorised as UI Components Tools

The best UI Components Tool alternative to Pencil Project is Penpot, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Pencil Project and ten of them are UI Components Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting UI Components Tool alternatives to Pencil Project are Figma, Sketch, Penpot Desktop and Frame0.

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  1. Penpot icon

    Penpot

     231 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.

    68 Penpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Powerful interaction design tool for designers and developers.
     

    • Penpot is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Pencil Project.

    • Penpot is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pencil Project.

    • Penpot is Freemium and Open SourcePencil Project is Free and Open Source
    • Penpot is LightweightPencil Project is not according to our users
  2. Figma icon

    Figma

     237 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.

    99 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Figma is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad, SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Pencil Project.

    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryPencil Project is Free and Open Source
  4. Sketch icon

    Sketch

     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...

    82 Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App icon design
     
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    • Most users think Sketch is a great Pencil Project alternative.

    • Sketch is the most popular commercial alternative to Pencil Project.

    • Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryPencil Project is Free and Open Source
  7. Pixso icon

    Pixso

     3 likes

    Pixso is the best collaboration tool that enables you to make great products as a team. You can prototype, design, and deliver code with Pixso.

    53 Pixso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Qt Design Studio icon

    Qt Design Studio

     3 likes

    Revolutionize your development process by bridging the gap between designers and developers to turn your design visions into production-ready UIs.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Qt Design Studio screenshot 1
     
  10. MockFlow icon

    MockFlow

     21 likes

    MockFlow accelerates early-stage product design and ideation with AI-powered wireframing, prototyping, and visual brainstorming. WireframePro and IdeaBoard enable teams to collaboratively transform initial concepts into professional, shareable wireframes and diagrams.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Wireframe faster, iterate better — MockFlow makes it easy to visualize and refine UI ideas with your team in real-time.
     
  11. fn7 Helix icon

    fn7 Helix

     1 like

    Helix is a free AI-powered prototyping tool that turns ideas into interactive prototypes in just 3 minutes—no coding or design skills needed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    fn7 Helix screenshot 1
     
  12. Motiff icon

    Motiff

     13 likes

    Motiff is the UI design tool for the AI era. Get powerful Al and comprehensive design features, prototyping, Dev Mode, and an all-in-one platform.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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