Lunacy replaces 2 paid apps
One genuinely free tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
Licenseproprietary, free
Platformsyour machine or their cloud
InstallationInstall a native Windows, macOS or Linux package, or open Lunacy in a browser
ModelsIcons8-hosted AI tools for background removal, upscaling, generated text and avatars; avatar generation integrates Generated Photos, while underlying model names are not disclosed
DataLocal designs are .sketch files on disk; cloud documents live on Icons8 servers and can be saved back as local .sketch files
Setup✓ Installation verified
facts verified 2026-08-11
A polished free desktop UI editor with components, prototypes, cloud documents, and native apps; collaboration limits are small-team sized.
the catchIts free cloud collaboration is small-team limited, and Figma's plugin ecosystem, browser collaboration and import fidelity remain stronger.
the verdict →all Figma alternatives →
A polished native desktop UI editor with components, prototypes, cloud files, and small-team collaboration, free indefinitely.
the catchIt does not reproduce Sketch's native Mac workflow, plugin ecosystem and library/document fidelity exactly, and free cloud collaboration is capped.
the verdict →all Sketch alternatives →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $408/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
