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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
1Penpot logoPenpotOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted3 of 361.8
  1. Penpot logo

    1. PenpotTop pick

    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)

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.