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Figma vs Lunacy
Free tool that opens Figma files but does not provide the same collaborative canvas or AI features.
FigmaCollaborative interface design tool
LunacyFree design tool by Icons8 that opens Figma and Sketch filesWhich to pick
Pick Figma if you want…
- Collaborative UI/UX design and prototyping
- Collaborative cloud design
- Integrations with VS Code or Supabase (on Figma's list, not Lunacy's)
Pick Lunacy if you want…
- Free cross-platform design with AI tools
- Figma file compatibility
- A free tool
- Integrations with Figma or Sketch (on Lunacy's list, not Figma's)
Figma is cloud-based and focuses on collaboration, while Lunacy offers a native offline app.
Side by side
- What it is
- Figma:Figma is a collaborative interface design platform that lets teams design, prototype, and hand off UI in one workspace.
- Lunacy:Lunacy is a free, cross-platform design app that supports UI/UX design, prototyping, and AI-powered image tools.
- Best for
- Figma:Collaborative UI/UX design and prototyping
- Lunacy:Free cross-platform design with AI tools
- Who it’s for
- Figma:Designers, product teams, and developers who need shared design and handoff tools.
- Lunacy:UI/UX designers, design teams, and power users needing offline design software.
- Pricing
- Figma:Freemium
- Lunacy:Free
- Plans
- Figma:Starter Free · Professional – Full seat $16/mo per month · Professional – Dev seat $12/mo per month · Professional – Collab seat $3/mo per month · Organization – Full seat $55/mo per month (billed annually)
- Lunacy:—
- Works with
- Figma:VS Code, Supabase
- Lunacy:Figma, Sketch
Figma features
- Real-time multiplayer editing. Multiple editors can work in the same file simultaneously with live cursor chat.
- AI design assistance. AI tools for layer renaming, image editing, background removal, and generative design.
- Dev Mode handoff. Inspect design specs, CSS, JSON or React code directly from the canvas.
- Design systems & variables. Create reusable components, styles, and theming with variables and shared libraries.
- Prototyping & animation. Build interactive prototypes with transitions, smart animate, and motion timelines.
- Extensive plugins & integrations. Use community plugins, VS Code extension, and connect external tools via Make connectors.
Lunacy features
- Auto layout. Define constraints and rules for responsive designs.
- Figma import. Convert Figma files to Sketch format quickly and accurately.
- Real-time collaboration. Work together on designs with live updates.
- AI image upscaler. Enlarge and enhance image resolution automatically.
- Background remover. Make any photo background transparent in one click.
- Linked design. Edit live web pages directly from Lunacy and sync changes to HTML.
- Offline mode. Full functionality without an internet connection.
- Built-in graphics library. Access free icons, illustrations, photos, and UI kits.
Figma vs Lunacy FAQ
Is Figma or Lunacy free?+
Figma has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $3/month (Professional – Collab seat). Lunacy is free.
Which is cheaper, Figma or Lunacy?+
Lunacy is free, so it costs less. Figma starts at $3/month (Professional – Collab seat).
Do Figma and Lunacy integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Figma lists VS Code and Supabase; Lunacy lists Figma and Sketch.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.