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Best Framer alternatives

We put Framer head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.

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Why people look elsewhere

Where Framer can fall short

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Ranked by our testing

6 alternatives worth your time

1Figma logo

Figma

4.8 out of 54.8

The collaborative interface design standard.

Higher ratedFrom $12/moFree tier

Figma edges out Framer in our testing, scoring 4.8 to 4.5 overall.

  • Well established product with an active user base
  • Regular updates and clear roadmap
2Canva logo

Canva

4.7 out of 54.7

Drag-and-drop design for everyone.

Higher ratedFrom $12.99/moFree tier

Canva edges out Framer in our testing, scoring 4.7 to 4.5 overall.

  • Well established product with an active user base
  • Regular updates and clear roadmap
3Adobe Creative Cloud logo

Adobe Creative Cloud

4.5 out of 54.5

The professional suite for serious creatives.

Ease of useFrom $59.99/moPaid only

Adobe Creative Cloud is the pick when you want the professional suite for serious creatives., and it leads on ease of use.

  • Well established product with an active user base
  • Regular updates and clear roadmap
4Affinity logo

Affinity

4.5 out of 54.5

Pro design apps with a one-time price.

Ease of useFrom $164.99 oncePaid only

Affinity is the pick when you want pro design apps with a one-time price., and it leads on ease of use.

  • Well established product with an active user base
  • Regular updates and clear roadmap
5remove.bg logo

remove.bg

4.3 out of 54.3

Remove image backgrounds in one click.

Lower priceFrom $0.20/imgFree tier

remove.bg starts at $0.20/img, undercutting Framer's $5/mo while covering the same core ground.

  • Well established product with an active user base
  • Regular updates and clear roadmap
6Sketch logo

Sketch

4.2 out of 54.2

The original Mac-native design tool.

Ease of useFrom $10/moPaid only

Sketch is the pick when you want the original mac-native design tool., and it leads on ease of use.

  • Well established product with an active user base
  • Regular updates and clear roadmap
Side by side

Framer vs the alternatives

ToolOur scoreFromFree tierBest for
Framer logoFramerYou have4.5$5/mo YesDesign and publish real websites visually.
Figma logoFigma4.8$12/mo YesThe collaborative interface design standard.
Canva logoCanva4.7$12.99/mo YesDrag-and-drop design for everyone.
Adobe Creative Cloud logoAdobe Creative Cloud4.5$59.99/mo NoThe professional suite for serious creatives.
Affinity logoAffinity4.5$164.99 once NoPro design apps with a one-time price.
remove.bg logoremove.bg4.3$0.20/img YesRemove image backgrounds in one click.
Sketch logoSketch4.2$10/mo NoThe original Mac-native design tool.
Our pick

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Figma edges out Framer in our testing, scoring 4.8 to 4.5 overall. It is the Framer alternative we recommend first for most people.

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