Alternatives to Figma
A collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and product work, used in the browser. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Figma
A collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and product work, used in the browser.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Figma.
Penpot
Open source, self-hostable design and prototyping platform for teams.
Penpot is open source and self-hostable, so design files can stay on your own servers, but its plugin and template ecosystem is smaller.
Sketch
Mac-only UI design app long favored by product designers.
Sketch is a dedicated UI design app with an established plugin ecosystem, but it runs only on Mac and requires a paid subscription.
Lunacy
UI and graphic design app for Windows, macOS, Linux and the browser that opens Sketch files.
Lunacy runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and the web, works offline, opens Sketch files and converts from Figma, with some features paid.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Canva
An online design platform with templates and photo editing tools for making graphics in the browser.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe's vector graphics application for logos, icons, illustration and typography.
Affinity
Free professional app from Canva that combines vector design, photo editing and page layout.
Inkscape
A free vector editor that works natively in SVG, for logos, diagrams and illustration.
Boxy SVG
SVG editor focused on lean, fast workflows for web and icon design.
Adobe Express
Adobe's web and mobile app for making quick graphics, photo edits and short videos from templates.
