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Lunacy alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Lunacy: small plugin and community ecosystem, and built-in graphics need attribution unless you pay. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Lunacy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Figma currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Figma logoFigmaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS3 of 368.8
2Sketch logoSketchPaidNomacOS, Web3 of 364.8
3Penpot logoPenpotOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 361.8
4Uizard logoUizardFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 457.2
5Affinity logoAffinityFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS0 of 044.8
  1. Figma logo

    1. FigmaTop pick

    Best for: Product teams designing and prototyping interfaces together

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lunacy

    Market-leading collaborative UI design with a huge plugin ecosystem.

    Pros

    • Real-time multiplayer editing
    • Powerful components and variables
    • Dev Mode for handoff

    Cons

    • Paid seats add up for large teams
    • Requires an internet connection for most work
    Visit Figma Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Figma a good Lunacy alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Starter)
    Checked Oct 24, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Real-time collaboration
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Dev Mode
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026figma.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Sketch logo

    2. Sketch

    Best for: Mac-based designers who prefer a native, offline-capable app

    PaidmacOS, Web

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lunacy

    The Mac app whose file format Lunacy supports.

    Pros

    • Fast native Mac editor
    • Works offline
    • Mature symbols and libraries

    Cons

    • Editor is Mac-only
    • No free plan
    Visit Sketch Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sketch a good Lunacy alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Platform
    macOS (plus web for sharing)
    Checked Oct 24, 2026sketch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026sketch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    Subscription or Mac license
    Checked Oct 24, 2026sketch.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Penpot logo

    3. Penpot

    Best for: Teams that want a Figma-like tool without lock-in

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lunacy

    Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable UI design.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Built on open web standards
    • Real-time collaboration

    Cons

    • Smaller plugin and community ecosystem
    • Fewer advanced prototyping features
    Visit Penpot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Penpot a good Lunacy alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026penpot.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 24, 2026penpot.app(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Uizard logo

    4. Uizard

    Best for: Founders and product managers who want to mock up app ideas fast without design skills

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lunacy

    AI-assisted wireframes and mockups for non-designers.

    Pros

    • Generates screens from text prompts
    • Turns sketches and screenshots into editable designs
    • Easy drag-and-drop editor with templates

    Cons

    • Limited precision and design system support
    • Free plan allows only two projects
    • Not a replacement for Figma at the handoff stage
    Visit Uizard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Uizard a good Lunacy alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 2 projects
    Checked Oct 25, 2026uizard.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $12/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026uizard.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $39/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026uizard.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Viewers
    Unlimited free viewers and commenters
    Checked Oct 25, 2026uizard.io(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Affinity logo

    5. Affinity

    Best for: Designers who want professional vector, photo and layout tools without an Adobe subscription

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS

    44.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Lunacy

    Free professional vector and layout tools on Mac and Windows.

    Pros

    • Free for individuals with no subscription
    • Vector, pixel and layout tools in one app
    • Opens PSD, AI and IDML files with layers

    Cons

    • AI features need a paid Canva plan
    • Requires a Canva account to use
    • No iPad version yet after the merger
    Visit Affinity Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Affinity a good Lunacy alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best Lunacy alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Figma logo

Best Lunacy alternative for most people

Figma

Market-leading collaborative UI design with a huge plugin ecosystem.

Penpot logo

Best Lunacy alternative for a free option

Penpot

Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable UI design.

Uizard logo

Best Lunacy alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Uizard

AI-assisted wireframes and mockups for non-designers.

Penpot logo

Best Lunacy alternative for open source

Penpot

Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable UI design.

Penpot logo

Best Lunacy alternative for self-hosting

Penpot

Open-source, browser-based and self-hostable UI design.

Sketch logo

Best Lunacy alternative for Mac

Sketch

The Mac app whose file format Lunacy supports.

Affinity logo

Best Lunacy alternative for Windows

Affinity

Free professional vector and layout tools on Mac and Windows.

Figma logo

Best Lunacy alternative for working in the browser

Figma

Market-leading collaborative UI design with a huge plugin ecosystem.

Lunacy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Lunacy?

Figma ranks first right now. Market-leading collaborative UI design with a huge plugin ecosystem. Sketch and Penpot follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Lunacy?

Yes. Figma (free plan + paid), Penpot (open source), Uizard (free plan + paid) and Affinity (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Lunacy?

Yes: Penpot. Penpot can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Lunacy?

The complaints we hear most: small plugin and community ecosystem; built-in graphics need attribution unless you pay; fewer handoff and integration options than Figma.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Lunacy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.