Figma alternatives for UI design

9 picks · Updated October 30, 2026

1. 

   Penpot

   The open-source design tool for design-and-code collaboration.

   

   1. Penpot

   Penpot is the main open-source Figma alternative. It runs in the browser or on your own server, uses open standards like SVG, and has components, flex and grid layout, and a growing plugin system. The best fit if open-source or self-hosting matters to you.

   Good for: Open-source and self-hosted design

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2. 

   Sketch

   The original Mac design toolkit for digital product teams.

   

   2. Sketch

   Sketch is the original Mac design tool and still a native Mac app, with real offline work and a web app for sharing and handoff. Good for Mac-only teams that like a native feel.

   Good for: Native Mac design with offline work

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3. 

   Framer

   Design and publish your dream site. Zero code, maximum speed.

   

   3. Framer

   Framer is a design tool that publishes real websites. If your work is mostly marketing sites, designing in Framer and shipping from the same file can replace Figma plus a builder.

   Good for: Designing and publishing websites

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4. 

   Lunacy

   A free, fast design tool with built-in graphics and AI.

   

   4. Lunacy

   Lunacy from Icons8 is a free design app for Windows, Mac and Linux that opens Sketch files and works offline. Comes with built-in icons, photos and illustrations.

   Good for: A free desktop app that works offline

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5. 

   Pixso

   An all-in-one collaborative design tool, a Figma alternative.

   

   5. Pixso

   Pixso is a browser-based collaborative design tool that works much like Figma and can import Figma files. Popular in regions where Figma is harder to use.

   Good for: A Figma-like browser tool

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6. 

   Affinity Designer

   A pro vector design tool with a one-time price, no subscription.

   

   6. Affinity Designer

   Affinity Designer is a pro vector and layout app for Mac, Windows and iPad. Stronger at illustration and print than at UI systems, but a good pick when your work goes beyond screens.

   Good for: Vector, illustration and print work

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7. 

   Linearity Curve

   A pro vector design tool for Mac and iPad, formerly Vectornator.

   

   7. Linearity Curve

   Linearity Curve, formerly Vectornator, is a vector design app for Mac and iPad. Good for illustration and brand graphics, lighter for UI.

   Good for: Vector graphics on Mac and iPad

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8. 

   UXPin

   Design with real components and code-backed prototypes.

   

   8. UXPin

   UXPin lets you design with real coded components from your design system, so prototypes behave like the product. A fit for teams with a mature component library.

   Good for: Prototypes with real code components

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   Onlook

   Open source visual editor for React apps: design directly in your live product and keep the code.

   

   9. Onlook

   Onlook is an open-source visual editor for React apps: you edit the design directly on the running app and it writes the code. For people who want to design in the product itself.

   Good for: Designing directly in a React app

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