Free & open source alternatives to Figma

3 free web and app UI design apps to use instead of Figma

The best free alternative to Figma is Penpot. Open source with real-time collaboration, prototyping and the option to run your own server.

Other great options: Lunacy and Affinity.

Quick pick: For browser-based team design you can self-host: Penpot. To open .fig files offline on your computer: Lunacy.

Reviewed November 2026 against each vendor's official website.

Official ways to use Figma for free

Figma Starter is a free plan with limits on files and pages.
Figma for Education is free for verified students and educators.

Free plans and trial lengths are set by the vendor and can change. Check the official website before signing up.

3 best alternatives to Figma

Penpot

Design & photo HealthGood (95/100)62,175

Open sourceEasy to use

Open source with real-time collaboration, prototyping and the option to run your own server.

An open-source, browser-based tool for designing web and app interfaces, Figma-style. Teams can edit together in real time. You can self-host it on your own server.

Multi-user editing, comments and prototyping
Built on SVG and CSS, so developers get usable code easily
Self-hostable, your data stays on your server

Platforms: Web · Self-hosted

Penpot details Official website ↗

Lunacy

Design & photo

FreeEasy to use

Opens .fig and .sketch files and works offline.

A desktop UI design app from Icons8 that opens Figma (.fig) and Sketch files and works offline.

Opens .fig and .sketch files
Works offline, with built-in icons and illustrations

Platforms: Windows · Mac · Linux

Lunacy details Official website ↗

Affinity

Design & photo

FreeSome learning curve

High-quality icons and illustrations for your interfaces.

A professional design suite combining photo editing, vector and page layout in one app. Since late October 2025 Canva offers it free with a Canva account.

Adobe-level quality for photo, vector and layout in a single app
Opens .psd, .ai (PDF-compatible) and InDesign .idml files
Full CMYK and print-ready export

Platforms: Windows · Mac

Affinity details Official website ↗

Quick comparison

App	Type	Platforms	Ease of use	GitHub stars
Penpot	Open source	Web, Self-hosted	Easy to use	62,175
Lunacy	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux	Easy to use	—
Affinity	Free	Windows, Mac	Some learning curve	—

Open source: anyone can use, study and modify it, including businesses. Free: no cost, but the code is closed. Freemium: a lasting free plan with paid tiers for extra features. Source available: code is public but the license adds conditions.

FAQ

What is the best free alternative to Figma?

The most popular picks are Penpot, Lunacy and Affinity. For browser-based team design you can self-host: Penpot. To open .fig files offline on your computer: Lunacy.

How do I move Figma files to Penpot?

Use the "Figma to Penpot" export plugin inside Figma, or open the .fig file in Lunacy and export SVG. Auto layout may need some manual fixing.