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Free alternatives to Figma (open source, 2026)
Free, open-source tools from GitHub that our guides call a Figma alternative, each with a plain-English setup guide.
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- Updated 16 Oct 2026
1 free alternative to Figma
Our guides call this a free Figma alternative. Each card opens the full guide with setup steps.
At a glance
From each guide, checked against the official README on the date shown.
| Tool | Runs on | License | GitHub stars (checked) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenPencil | Mac, Windows, Linux, Web | MIT | 9K (16 Oct 2026) |
FAQ
What is a free alternative to Figma?
OpenPencil is a free Figma alternative. It opens and saves .fig files, builds designs from a chat prompt, and lets you co-edit live with no account.
Is OpenPencil really free?
OpenPencil is open source under the MIT license, so the code is free to use. Our guide checked this against the official README.
What does OpenPencil run on?
OpenPencil: Mac, Windows, Linux, Web.