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Indie alternatives to Axure
5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Axure does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencil Project | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Moqups | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| ProtoPie | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Web |
| Balsamiq | Paid | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows |
| UXPin | Paid | – | – | Web, Mac, Windows |
The alternatives
1. Pencil Project
Free open-source GUI prototyping tool
Open-source desktop tool for drawing GUI mockups, wireframes and diagrams with built-in shape collections.
Free · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Axure?
Yes. 3 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Pencil Project, Moqups and ProtoPie.
Is there an open-source alternative to Axure?
Pencil Project is open source.
Which Axure alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Pencil Project, ProtoPie, Balsamiq and 1 more. On Windows: Pencil Project, ProtoPie, Balsamiq and 1 more. On Linux: Pencil Project. On the web: Moqups, ProtoPie, Balsamiq and 1 more.
What makes these alternatives to Axure “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Axure.
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