Figma Alternatives for Linux

Figma is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Canva, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Figma and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Figma are Lunacy, Pencil Project, Open Pencil and Penpot Desktop.

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  1. Canva icon
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    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    185 Canva alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Lunacy icon
     167 likes

    Cross-platform vector editor for UI, UX, and web projects with native .sketch file editing, real-time multi-user collaboration, an AI-backed asset library, code and asset export, Figma integration, offline use, seamless cloud management, and auto layout tools.

    33 Lunacy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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  3. Open Pencil icon
     24 likes

    Open-source design editor for vector and interface projects featuring AI-powered generation, .fig and .pen file support, design-to-code export, real-time P2P collaboration, linting, tokens, advanced programmability, Vue SDK, and privacy-friendly operation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Homebrew
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  4. Pencil.dev icon
     18 likes

    Vector UI canvas inside IDEs and desktop apps for creating layouts, using infinite canvas, layers, design system components, Git-compatible .pen files, synced design tokens, and AI-driven UI generation from prompts, aligning code and design efficiently.

    49 Pencil.dev alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Cursor
    • Visual Studio Code
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  5. Frame0 icon
     15 likes

    Sketch your app ideas without stress Make hand-drawn style wireframes quickly and easily.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Paper Design icon
     17 likes

    Full-featured design workspace merges visuals, agents, and code, enabling live sync of tokens, components, and styles, connects with IDEs, imports databases and content, automates responsive layouts, and streamlines design-to-code with real-time data integration.

    26 Paper Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. Akira icon
     28 likes

    Akira is a native Linux Design application built in Vala and GTK. Akira focuses on offering a modern and fast approach to UI and UX Design, mainly targeting web designers and graphic designers. The main goal is to offer a valid and professional solution for designers who want to...

    67 Akira alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
    • GTK+
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  8. Open CoDesign icon
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    Open-source Claude Design alternative. One-click import your Claude Code / Codex API key. Prompt ? prototype / slides / PDF. Multi-model (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Kimi, GLM, Ollama). BYOK, local-first, MIT.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Revolutionize your development process by bridging the gap between designers and developers to turn your design visions into production-ready UIs.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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