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Open source alternatives to Figma

Browser-based collaborative design tool for UI/UX. · Figma (Adobe)

Pricing: Free for individuals; paid plans from $12/editor/mo

Figma dominates the UI/UX design space but its desktop future under Adobe is uncertain. Open-source alternatives split into two camps: vector design tools (Penpot) and whiteboard/diagramming (Excalidraw, Draw.io). Penpot is the most direct Figma replacement; Excalidraw is the right pick if your team needs a 'whiteboard for everything' tool with a hand-drawn aesthetic.

The 4 candidates, ranked by PopScore

  1. #01penpot/penpot

    Open-source design and prototyping tool. The most direct Figma replacement in 2026, with SVG-first architecture and a self-hostable deployment.

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  2. #02excalidraw/excalidraw

    Virtual whiteboard with a hand-drawn aesthetic. The right pick for design-thinking sessions, architecture diagrams, and informal sketches.

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  3. #03tldraw/tldraw

    Infinite canvas SDK and app. The right pick if you want a 'build your own Figma' starting point with a clean API.

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  4. #04graphiteapp/Graphite

    Vector design tool with non-destructive editing. Newer, but interesting for layer-based workflows that Figma pioneered.

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