The best Figma alternatives in 2026
Figma scores 9.0 and ranks #3 in Design & Creativity. It's not for everyone: skip it if you mostly paint, edit photos or lay out print documents. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- More private +2.8
- Better value +1.1
- Fewer features -0.8
Best for: Illustrators, letterers and hobby painters who draw on an iPad with Apple Pencil
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- More private +2.6
- Weaker design -1.6
- Better value +1.3
Best for: 3D artists, indie game makers and animators who want pro tools for free
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- Better value +1.0
- More private +1.0
- Weaker design -0.7
- Fewer features -0.5
Best for: Designers and photographers who want a free alternative to Adobe's desktop apps
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- More private +2.9
- Weaker design -1.7
- Slower -1.3
- Better value +1.3
Best for: Digital painters and comic artists on a PC, Mac or Linux machine
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- Fewer features -0.9
- Better value +0.8
- Weaker design -0.7
- Slower -0.7
Best for: Beginners and hobby painters who want a capable drawing app that costs nothing
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- Less private -0.8
- Weaker design -0.5
- Slower -0.5
- Fewer features -0.4
Best for: Small businesses, students and creators making social posts, slides and flyers
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- Worse value -1.0
- Fewer features -0.9
- Weaker design -0.5
- Slower -0.5
Best for: Designers, startups and freelancers who want a polished marketing site without code
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- Weaker design -1.9
- Worse value -1.0
- Slower -0.5
Best for: Comic, manga and webtoon artists who want pro tools on iPad and desktop
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- Weaker design -2.1
- Less private -1.6
- Fewer features -0.9
- Slower -0.7
Best for: Students and hobby artists who want a capable free app on an iPad or phone
Still deciding on Figma?Read our full review, pros and cons.