Penpot AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Prototyping Tools

The best Prototyping alternative to Penpot is Figma, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Penpot and many of them are Prototyping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Prototyping Tool alternatives to Penpot are Pencil Project, Sketch, Lunacy and Penpot Desktop.

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  1. Figma icon

    Figma

     239 likes

    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    99 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Figma as an Alternative to Penpot
    superluminar
    2

    Penpot seems to be created to be easy to use for people switching from figma.

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    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryPenpot is Freemium and Open Source
  4. Sketch icon

    Sketch

     252 likes

    Sketch is a vector-based design tool for Mac with a focus on screen design. It’s used primarily by screen designers who create websites, icons, and user interfaces for desktop and mobile devices. For beginners and industry professionals alike, Sketch’s powerful and easy-to-use...

    82 Sketch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App icon design
     
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    Lunacy

    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 man...

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    Lunacy

     160 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Lunacy as an Alternative to Penpot
    George
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    Lunacy delivers as a free software a top notch experience. Works on Linux greatly and I can tell you it does what you expect it to do. Their team is friendly and engages in conversation to resolve issues if any.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Lunacy icon
    • Lunacy is Freemium and ProprietaryPenpot is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Paper Design icon

    Paper Design

     17 likes

    For the love of design—designers are facing new challenges, and need fast and reliable tools to stay ahead. that’s why we’re making Paper: a powerful canvas that helps you make beautiful art and experiences.

    18 Paper Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Frame0 icon

    Frame0

     13 likes

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

    51 Frame0 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Frame0 screenshot 1
     
  11. Balsamiq Wireframes icon

    Balsamiq Wireframes

     118 likes

    Low-fidelity UI wireframing tool simulating sketching experience, optimized for speed with Quick Add, built for collaboration, drag-n-drop simplicity, exportable wireframes to PNG/PDF, interactive prototypes via linking, hundreds of UI components, reusable symbols, and more.

    75 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Balsamiq Wireframes as an Alternative to Penpot
    superluminar
    Positive
    0

    Penpot and Balsamiq are focussed on UX work, but where Balsamiq is for rough, whick mockups, Penpot is focused on spec ready UI design.

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    Balsamiq Wireframes icon
    • Balsamiq Wireframes is Paid and ProprietaryPenpot is Freemium and Open Source
  12. InVision icon

    InVision

     69 likes

    We believe the screen is the most important place in the world. That’s why we are dedicated to helping you deliver the best possible digital product experience, with our platform and best practices from your peers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  13. OmniGraffle icon

    OmniGraffle

     188 likes

    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    107 OmniGraffle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  14. Moqups icon

    Moqups

     78 likes

    A streamlined web app that helps you create and collaborate in real-time on wireframes, mockups, diagrams and prototypes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Diagramming & Mapping
     
  15. Axure RP icon

    Axure RP

     40 likes

    Axure RP is the leading tool for rapidly creating wireframes, prototypes and specifications for applications and web sites.

    66 Axure RP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Sketch
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