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Figma Alternatives
Figma alternatives for UI design and prototyping – including open-source and privacy-friendly options.
Overview
- Original
- Figma
- Best for
- Design teams focused on privacy, local files or publishing
- Pricing
- Free to about $15/user/month
Top recommendation
Penpot
Open-source design tool for teams, in the browser or self-hosted.
Visit PenpotRecommended alternatives
Hand-picked tools with pros, cons and direct links.
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Visit PenpotPenpot
RecommendedBest for: Teams that want open-source design with self-hosting
Open-source design tool for teams, in the browser or self-hosted.
Pros
- +Open source
- +Self-hosting
- +Web standards
Cons
- −Fewer plugins
- −Performance on large files
2
Visit SketchSketch
Best for: macOS designers who prefer local files
Established macOS design tool with a local workflow.
Pros
- +Native macOS
- +Local files
- +Mature ecosystem
Cons
- −macOS only
- −Weaker collaboration
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Visit FramerFramer
Best for: Teams that want to design and publish in one tool
Design and publishing in one for modern websites.
Pros
- +Direct publishing
- +Strong animations
- +Fast prototyping
Cons
- −Less suited for design systems
- −Per-site pricing