Sketch AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as UI Design Tools

The best free UI Design alternative to Sketch is Figma. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Sketch and many of them are free UI Design Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free UI Design Tool alternatives to Sketch are Penpot, Lunacy, Pencil Project and Linearity Curve.

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  1. Figma icon

    Figma

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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.

    94 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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    Comments about Figma as an Alternative to Sketch
    Top Positive Comment
    RemovedUser
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    1. almost a clone of Sketch,
    2. distributed by Freemium pricing model which makes it more appealing
    3. can multiplayer :D
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    luckyshot
    Positive
    1

    As of today, Figma is my go to when I don't have Sketch available and the UI and everything is very similar. It also lets you import .sketch files. Only drawback is bitmap editing which is limited right now.

    Lisa Bowman
    Positive
    0

    Does everything Sketch does, but in a collaborative way.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Figma is a great Sketch alternative.

    • Figma is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Sketch.

    • Figma is the most popular free alternative to Sketch.

    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietarySketch is Paid and Proprietary
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    Penpot

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    Penpot offers open-source design solutions with seamless workflows, including responsive layouts and code inspection in HTML/CSS. Supporting design systems, it enables developers to ship fast using ready-to-use code while ensuring file ownership. Perfect for team collaboration, it's free with premium options.

    67 Penpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Powerful interaction design tool for designers and developers.
     
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    Comments about Penpot as an Alternative to Sketch
    randomperson
    Positive
    2

    For free and open-source enthusiasts that won't go near proprietary software like Sketch or Figma, Penpot is the most advanced option out there.

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    • Penpot is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Sketch.

    • Penpot is the most popular Open Source alternative to Sketch.

    • Penpot is Freemium and Open SourceSketch is Paid and Proprietary
    • Penpot is LightweightSketch is not according to our users
  4. Lunacy icon

    Lunacy

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    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.

    33 Lunacy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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    Top Positive Comment
    margaritaivanchikova
    5

    I think it's even better. I like the design, the features. It allows everything I need, and it's free.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Works for windows and accepts all the libraries for sketch. Sketch resources are easy to find so you can make not only SVG sketches but also font files and Sprites

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    This app makes me happy! No mac need - this is freedom.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Lunacy icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Lunacy is a great Sketch alternative.

    • Lunacy is the most popular Linux alternative to Sketch.

    • Lunacy is Freemium and ProprietarySketch is Paid and Proprietary
    • Lunacy is LightweightSketch is not according to our users
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  6. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

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    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    78 Pencil Project alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Pencil Project as an Alternative to Sketch
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    13

    it's free and does the basics of ux/ui design and stencils/models are free as well

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    4

    Buggy, I get it's free and the developers have done an amazing job for free software but it really isn't good enough to replace sketch if you want to use it for a daily tool that your job depends on.

    If you your a product owner or an engineer and just want to get an idea put together it's fine. But it's not a UX designer's main tool solution.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Very poor interface to start even a small project

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Pencil Project is a great Sketch alternative.

    • Pencil Project is Free and Open SourceSketch is Paid and Proprietary
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    Akira

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    Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...

    68 Akira alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+
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    Alva

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    Alva works with your production frontend components, adding up-to-date, responsive, and interactive designs to your living styleguide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    saeed69
    Positive
    2

    It is awesome, modern and opensource!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's reeeeeally good. Not just another bloated svg editor, like Sketch. Use this one, ditch the rest.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Alva is a great Sketch alternative.

    • Alva is Free and Open SourceSketch is Paid and Proprietary
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    Moqups

     78 likes
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    A streamlined web app that helps you create and collaborate in real-time on wireframes, mockups, diagrams and prototypes.

    87 Moqups alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Diagramming & Mapping
     
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    Play Design

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pixso

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    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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