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Best Free Alternatives to Sketch
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Category: UI DesignVerified for 2025
Top Recommended Replacements
Figma
FREEBest Cross-Platform Cloud Alternative
Why we like it
The industry standard for real-time collaboration; works on any OS via browser; massive plugin ecosystem; superior handoff with 'Dev Mode'.
Keep in mind
Requires a constant internet connection for most features; monthly subscriptions can become expensive for large teams.
Penpot
FREEBest Open Source Alternative
Why we like it
Built for designers and developers; uses SVG/CSS standards natively; 100% free and self-hostable; no vendor lock-in.
Keep in mind
Fewer community templates and specialized plugins compared to Sketch or Figma.
Lunacy
FREEBest for Windows & Offline Use
Why we like it
Native support for .sketch files on Windows/Linux; includes massive built-in assets (icons, photos); works 100% offline; AI-powered background remover.
Keep in mind
Collaboration features are not as mature as Figma; rendering can occasionally differ slightly from the native Mac Sketch app.
Motiff
FREEBest AI-Powered UI Alternative
Why we like it
Designed to speed up manual tasks with AI (Auto-layout, Design System audits); significantly more affordable than Sketch or Figma for small teams.
Keep in mind
Newer entrant to the market; community support and third-party integrations are still growing.
Affinity (formerly Designer)
FREEBest for High-Fidelity Vector UI
Why we like it
Now free as of late 2025; incredible performance on Mac and iPad; perfect for complex icon sets and illustrative UI elements; no subscription.
Keep in mind
Lacks the advanced 'Component' states and prototyping logic found in dedicated UI tools like Sketch.
Pixso
FREEBest Web-Based Performance
Why we like it
Optimized for heavy files that lag in Figma; highly collaborative; includes an integrated whiteboarding tool (Pixso Whiteboard).
Keep in mind
Documentation and support are primarily focused on the Asian market, though English support is expanding.
Justinmind
FREEBest for Advanced Prototyping
Why we like it
Excellent Sketch integration; handles complex conditional logic and data-driven prototyping better than Sketch natively.
Keep in mind
The UI feels a bit more technical and less 'fluid' than Sketch's minimalist interface.
UXPin
FREEBest for Design-to-Code Systems
Why we like it
Merge technology allows using actual React components in the design; best-in-class accessibility testing tools.
Keep in mind
One of the most expensive options on the market; overkill for simple mobile app mockups.
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