Instead of Figma
Figma alternatives
Figma brings product design, prototyping, developer handoff, whiteboarding, and presentations together in a collaborative workspace. Teams can share files and prototypes, leave comments, branch work, import Sketch and image files, and connect tools such as Slack, Jira, and Notion. It runs on web, desktop, and mobile, and includes unlimited cloud storage. Figma Make turns written descriptions or designs into working prototypes or apps, while Dev Mode connects design files with code workflows.
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Canva
by CanvaFree plan MacWindowsTemplate-led graphics, presentations, and brand content — Canva emphasizes templates, presentations, illustration, and brand kits rather than Figma’s product design and developer handoff.
Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site - 2
Krita
by KritaFree plan AndroidLinuxMac+1Free illustration across desktop and mobile — Krita is free and includes illustration tools, while Figma centers on collaborative product design and charges for paid plans.
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Visme
by VismeFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Presentations with brand features — Visme combines presentation design, templates, illustration, brand kits, and collaboration, while Figma adds product design and developer handoff.
Free plan · paid from $12.25/user/mo (annual) Visit site - 4
ibisPaint
by ibisPaintFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Mobile drawing and manga tools — ibisPaint focuses on social drawing, brushes, materials, filters, and manga tools rather than Figma’s product-design workflow.
Free plan · paid from $4.49/mo Visit site - 5
Affinity
Free plan MacWindowsFree desktop pixel, vector, and layout tools — Affinity provides Pixel, Vector, and Layout tools free for individuals, while Figma focuses on collaborative product design and developer handoff.
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Inkscape
Free plan Open source ExtensionLinuxMac+1Free open-source vector graphics — Inkscape is a free, open-source SVG vector editor for artistic and technical illustrations, unlike Figma’s broader collaborative product workspace.
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VistaCreate
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebSocial and marketing content across web and mobile — VistaCreate focuses on marketing and social content, presentations, ads, and video, while Figma centers on product design and developer handoff.
Free plan · paid from $10/mo · 14-day trial Visit site - 8
FlowMapp
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Justinmind
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MockFlow
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Moqups
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Origami Studio
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Pencil Project
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Penpot
Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb - 19
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Visily
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Flinto
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ForeUI
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Principle
Free trial iPhoneMacSelf-hosted+1 - 30
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Sketch
Free trial iPhoneMacWeb
A different tool may suit you better if your work is mainly illustration, vector graphics, social content, or presentation design. Figma’s free Starter tier limits access to its products and provides capped AI credits; paid access starts at $12 per user per month with annual billing. Before switching, weigh whether you need Figma’s product-design and developer-handoff workflow or prefer a focused drawing or vector app, ready-made content templates, or free desktop tools. Platform support, collaboration, brand features, file compatibility, and each product’s price can also shape the choice.