Figma alternatives: 10 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Figma: paid seats add up for large teams, and requires an internet connection for most work. We ranked 10 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Figma, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Penpot currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Figma alternative for most people
PenpotOpen-source and self-hostable, with real-time collaboration and no per-seat licensing.
Best Figma alternative for a free option
PenpotOpen-source and self-hostable, with real-time collaboration and no per-seat licensing.
Best Figma alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Adobe ExpressQuick social and marketing designs with Adobe Stock and Firefly.
Best Figma alternative for open source
PenpotOpen-source and self-hostable, with real-time collaboration and no per-seat licensing.
Best Figma alternative for self-hosting
PenpotOpen-source and self-hostable, with real-time collaboration and no per-seat licensing.
Best Figma alternative for Mac
SketchNative Mac app that works offline with mature symbols and libraries.
Best Figma alternative for Windows
CanvaEasier template-based design for marketing graphics rather than UI.
Best Figma alternative for iPhone and Android
ProtoPieRicher interaction prototypes with sensors and variables.
Best Figma alternative for working in the browser
UizardAI mockups from prompts for people who find Figma too much.
Figma alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Figma?
Penpot ranks first right now. Open-source and self-hostable, with real-time collaboration and no per-seat licensing. Sketch and Adobe Express follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Figma?
Yes. Penpot (open source), Adobe Express (free plan + paid), Canva (free plan + paid) and Lunacy (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Figma?
Yes: Penpot. Penpot can also be self-hosted.
Which Figma alternatives work on Linux?
Lunacy runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Figma?
The complaints we hear most: paid seats add up for large teams; requires an internet connection for most work.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Figma, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.