The Best Free Sketch AlternativesTop UI Design Tools & Vector Graphic Apps like Sketch

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

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  1. Figma icon

    Figma

     260 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.

    132 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Figma vs Sketch Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    RemovedUser
    8
    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.

    3 of 11 comments
    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietarySketch is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Penpot icon

    Penpot

     260 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.

    85 Penpot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Penpot is the open-source design platform for teams that build digital products at scale.
     
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    Penpot vs Sketch Comments
    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.

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

    Lunacy

     166 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.

    33 Lunacy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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    Lunacy vs Sketch Comments
    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.
    3 of 7 comments
    • Lunacy is Freemium and ProprietarySketch is Paid and Proprietary
    • Lunacy is LightweightSketch is not according to our users
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  6. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     86 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    93 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Affinity screenshot 1
     
  8. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

     417 likes

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

    79 Pencil Project alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Pencil Project screenshot 1
     
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    Discontinued

    It seems that this project is inactive. Since late 2023 there has been virtually no development in their GitHub repository.

    Pencil Project vs Sketch Comments
    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.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Pencil Project is Free and Open SourceSketch is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Open Pencil icon

    Open Pencil

     24 likes

    Open-source design editor for vector and interface projects featuring AI-powered generation, .fig and .pen file support, design-to-code export, real-time P2P collaboration, linting, tokens, advanced programmability, Vue SDK, and privacy-friendly operation.

    53 Open Pencil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Homebrew
    Open Pencil screenshot 1
     
  10. Linearity Curve icon

    Linearity Curve

     354 likes

    Desktop vector design for Mac with tools for complex illustrations, SVG conversion, Auto Trace, AI-powered background removal, advanced typography, layers, artboards, gradient support, real-time collaboration, and seamless compatibility with design files.

    40 Linearity Curve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Linearity Curve screenshot 1
     
  12. Pencil.dev icon

    Pencil.dev

     18 likes

    Vector UI canvas inside IDEs and desktop apps for creating layouts, using infinite canvas, layers, design system components, Git-compatible .pen files, synced design tokens, and AI-driven UI generation from prompts, aligning code and design efficiently.

    44 Pencil.dev alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Cursor
    • Visual Studio Code
    Pencil.dev screenshot 1
     
  13. Vectr icon

    Vectr

     92 likes

    Free vector graphics editor offering real-time collaborative editing, browser and cross-platform desktop support, scalable design tools, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPEG import/export, grouping and shape manipulation, and intuitive pen and freehand drawing options.

    119 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Vectr vs Sketch Comments
    arindambasu
    Positive
    0

    Vectr is free, (there is a paid option but they are very generous to offer free tiers), and excellent. Small footprint but you can do everything. My only gripe is they do not let you add arrows as in a vector drawing programme, but that's a non-issue, as you can add arrows in other ways. It's a beautiful programme, I strongly support this.

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Easy to use and powerful enough

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Vectr is Freemium and ProprietarySketch is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Paper Design icon

    Paper Design

     17 likes

    Full-featured design workspace merges visuals, agents, and code, enabling live sync of tokens, components, and styles, connects with IDEs, imports databases and content, automates responsive layouts, and streamlines design-to-code with real-time data integration.

    23 Paper Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Paper Design screenshot 1
     
  15. Akira icon

    Akira

     28 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GTK+
    Akira screenshot 1
     
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