Paid Pencil Project Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Pencil Project for Mac and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best paid Mac alternative is Sketch. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Pencil Project and many of them are paid and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid Mac alternatives to Pencil Project are Balsamiq Wireframes, OmniGraffle, Wondershare EdrawMax and Axure RP.

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  1. Sketch icon
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    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.

    81 Sketch alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. 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.

    75 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  3. OmniGraffle icon
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    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    107 OmniGraffle alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  4. Versatile diagram software offering extensive templates for flowcharts, org charts, and more. AI integration simplifies diagramming, facilitates project analysis, and includes features like chatbots and OCR. Suitable for personal, professional, and collaborative use.

    128 Wondershare EdrawMax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. Axure RP icon
     40 likes

    Axure RP is the leading tool for rapidly creating wireframes, prototypes and specifications for applications and web sites.

    66 Axure RP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Sketch
     
  6. Justinmind icon
     9 likes

    Justinmind is the best solution to prototype any web or mobile app you can think of. You can define websites and apps for Web, iOS, and Android with our intuitive drag-and-drop interface. No code involved.

    54 Justinmind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. SmartDraw icon
     34 likes

    Instead of starting with a blank screen, SmartDraw gives you the exact template you need. Then use simple commands to add your information and SmartDraw does the rest. There's no other drawing software like it.

    71 SmartDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  8. Mockplus icon
     12 likes

    Mockplus is a desktop-based prototyping tool. It can be used to create wireframes/mockups/prototypes for any mobile and web apps with ease. This tool will make UI/UX designers prototype faster, smarter and easier.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. WireframeSketcher is a software tool that helps product managers, designers and developers quickly create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for desktop, web and mobile applications. It’s standalone software and a plug-in for any Eclipse IDE.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Eclipse
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  10. UXPin icon
     29 likes

    UXPin is a web-based system for managing design documents like wireframes, sitemaps, persona descriptions or flowcharts. It lets you upload image files, invite teammates to review and comment on them, and keep track of revisions.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  11. HotGloo icon
     7 likes

    HotGloo is a UX, wireframe and prototyping tool designed to build wireframes for web, mobile and wearables. Create and share fully interactive prototypes with your team and clients and gather feedback on the process.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  12. Indigo Studio icon
     4 likes

    The newest design tool from the leaders in UX, Indigo Studio lets you quickly and simply explore and create functional, animated UI prototypes while maintaining the focus on user experience at every step.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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