Penpot alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Penpot: smaller plugin and community ecosystem, and fewer advanced prototyping features. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Penpot, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Figma currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Lunacy	Free plan + paid	No	Windows, macOS, Linux	3 of 3	40.0

1. LunacyTop pick
Best for: Designers on Windows or Linux who want a free Sketch-compatible UI design app
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux
40.0
score / 100
Why switch from Penpot
Another free alternative to Figma, as a native desktop app.
Pros
Free with no locked features
Native app on Windows, Mac and Linux
Opens Sketch files and works offline
Cons
Small plugin and community ecosystem
Built-in graphics need attribution unless you pay
Fewer handoff and integration options than Figma
Visit Lunacy Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Lunacy a good Penpot alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Price
Free, no locked features
Checked Oct 25, 2026lunacy.docs.icons8.com(opens source in a new tab)
Offline mode
Yes, for local .sketch files
Checked Oct 25, 2026lunacy.docs.icons8.com(opens source in a new tab)
Built-in graphics
Free with link to Icons8
Checked Oct 25, 2026lunacy.docs.icons8.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Penpot alternative for…

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

Best Penpot alternative for most people

Figma

Industry-standard tool with the largest plugin and community ecosystem.

Best Penpot alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Canva

Template-based design for marketing graphics.

Best Penpot alternative for Mac

Sketch

Native Mac app with mature symbols and offline editing.

Best Penpot alternative for Windows

UXPin

Prototypes built from real coded React components, for teams who want Penpot's design-to-code link pushed further.

Best Penpot alternative for Linux

Lunacy

Another free alternative to Figma, as a native desktop app.

Best Penpot alternative for iPhone and Android

Canva

Template-based design for marketing graphics.

Best Penpot alternative for working in the browser

Framer

Design on a canvas and publish it as a live website directly, skipping the developer handoff Penpot leads to.

Penpot alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Penpot?

Figma ranks first right now. Industry-standard tool with the largest plugin and community ecosystem. Sketch and UXPin follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Penpot?

Yes. Figma (free plan + paid), Canva (free plan + paid), Framer (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 Penpot?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Penpot alternatives work on Linux?

Lunacy runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Penpot?

The complaints we hear most: smaller plugin and community ecosystem; fewer advanced prototyping features.

How is this list ranked?

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