Alternatives
Best Penpot alternatives in 2026
Penpot is open-source design and prototyping platform that can be self-hosted. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.
Ranked alternatives
- 1
Figma
Also runs on Windows, macOS. The default for collaborative interface design, with real-time editing in the browser and desktop apps for Mac and Windows. Team features are paid per seat, and files live on Figma's servers.
Best for Team interface design in the browser
WebWindowsmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades
- 2
Sketch
Also runs on macOS, iOS. A native Mac app for interface design, with a web app and iPhone and iPad apps. It is subscription-based and has no native Windows app, though its web app runs in any browser.
Best for Native Mac interface design
macOSWebiPadOS, iOSSubscription
- 3
UXPin
Also runs on Windows, macOS. Builds prototypes from code-backed components, with Mac and Windows apps and a browser editor. A free sign-up is available, and the full plan limits are on the vendor's pricing page.
Best for Prototypes built from code components
WebWindowsmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades
- 4
ProtoPie
Also runs on macOS, Windows. Interaction prototyping app for macOS and Windows with AI-generated interactions, specs for developer handoff and a free start. It goes deeper than Figma on interaction detail, but it is less general for interface design.
Best for Interaction-heavy prototypes and developer handoff
macOSWindowsFree plan, paid upgrades
- 5
Lunacy
Also runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. A free UI design app with native builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus auto layout, prototyping and offline use. The site names a free and a paid license without explaining the difference, so check the terms before commercial use.
Best for Free desktop UI design with offline use
WindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 6
Framer
A browser tool for designing and publishing websites, with hosting and a CMS on paid plans. It suits marketing sites more than app interfaces, so it ranks lower for UI work.
Best for Website design and publishing
WebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 7
Axure RP
Also runs on Windows, macOS. A desktop prototyping tool for detailed interactive specifications, with a free 30-day trial. Its learning curve is steep, and paid licenses apply after the trial.
Best for Detailed functional prototypes on desktop
WindowsmacOSPaid
- 8
Webflow
Visual website builder for designers, with hosting on paid plans. It is closer to Framer than to Figma, because it builds live websites rather than interface mockups.
Best for Designer-built websites with hosting
WebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 9
Balsamiq
Also runs on Windows, macOS. Browser-based wireframes that keep reviews on structure rather than visual detail, with free reviewers. It is paid per editor and is not built for pixel-level UI design, so Figma and Penpot in this list fit that work better.
Best for Low-fidelity wireframes and early product flows
WebWindowsmacOSSubscription
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