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Indie alternatives to Balsamiq
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Balsamiq 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 |
| Visily | Free plan | – | – | Web |
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 Balsamiq?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Pencil Project, Moqups and Visily.
Is there an open-source alternative to Balsamiq?
Pencil Project is open source.
Which Balsamiq alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Pencil Project. On Windows: Pencil Project. On Linux: Pencil Project. On the web: Moqups and Visily.
What makes these alternatives to Balsamiq “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 Balsamiq.
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