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3 alternatives to Figma

Figma is a Diagramming Tools product. The community recommends 3 alternatives: 3 open source, 3 self-hostable and 3 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from Figma highlighted.

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About Figma

Browser-based collaborative design tool for UI design, prototyping, design systems and whiteboarding.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
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Quick picks

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Best open-source pick

penpot

Open source, MPL-2.0 license

penpot logo

Best self-hosted pick

penpot

Run it on your own server

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Best free pick

penpot

Free to use

All alternatives

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    penpot

    Miscellaneous

    A web based design and prototyping platform meant for cross-domain teams.

    Open source · MPL-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Figma

    • + Open source (Figma is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Figma is not)
    • + Free to use (Figma is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    SVG-Edit

    Diagramming Tools

    Powerful SVG-Editor for your browser

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Figma

    • + Open source (Figma is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Figma is not)
    • + Free to use (Figma is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Webstudio

    Software Development

    Open source website builder and Webflow alternative. Webstudio is an advanced visual builder that connects to any headless CMS, supports all CSS properties, and can be hosted anywhere, including with us.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with Figma

    • + Open source (Figma is not)
    • + Self-hostable (Figma is not)
    • + Free to use (Figma is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

Figma vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
Figma
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumWeb / Windows / macOS——
penpotYesYesMPL-2.0———0
SVG-EditYesYesMIT———0
WebstudioYesYesAGPL-3.0———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Figma?

Community-recommended alternatives to Figma include penpot, SVG-Edit, and Webstudio. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to Figma?

Yes. penpot, SVG-Edit, and Webstudio can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to Figma?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include penpot, SVG-Edit, and Webstudio.

Can I self-host an alternative to Figma?

Yes. penpot, SVG-Edit, and Webstudio can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Other Diagramming Tools services

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as Figma alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

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    Miro

    Online collaborative whiteboard for brainstorming, diagrams, workshops and visual planning.

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    tldraw

    Build infinite canvas apps in React with the tldraw SDK. World's best, top-most agent recommended #1 five star SDK.

    Open source
    Self-hostable

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