XD alternatives
Comprehensive design and prototyping platform built for creating user interfaces and interactive experiences.
XD compared with its alternatives on free plan, learning curve and setup time
 XDThis toolComprehensive design and prototyping platform built for creating user interfaces and interactive experiences. | No | Medium | — |
 FigmaCollaborative interface design tool for UI, prototypes, and design systems in the browser. | Yes | Medium | — |
 SketchMac-native UI design toolkit for product teams, symbols, and developer handoff. | No | Medium | 5-10 minutes |
 PenpotOpen-source design and prototyping platform with inspect-ready developer handoff. | Yes | Medium | 5 minutes for cloud signup; varies for self-hosting |
 WebflowVisual web design and CMS platform for marketing sites with hosted publishing and interactions. | Yes | Medium | Varies by project complexity; templates available for faster starts |
 FramerDesign and publish tool for marketing sites and interactive prototypes. | Yes | Medium | — |
 Affinity DesignerProfessional vector design app for illustrations, UI, and print-ready artwork. | Yes | Medium | — |
 Affinity PhotoProfessional-grade photo editing application designed for photographers, designers, and creative professionals. | Yes | Medium | — |
 Affinity PublisherProfessional-grade page layout application designed for creating publications, marketing materials, and digital designs. | Yes | Medium | 5-10 minutes |
 After EffectsIndustry-standard motion graphics and visual effects software used by professionals worldwide. | No | Advanced | — |
 AnimateProfessional 2D animation tool designed for creating interactive animations, cartoons, games, and web content. | No | Advanced | — |
 AxureUX prototyping tool for interactive wireframes, documentation, and user flows. | Yes | Advanced | 15-30 minutes for installation and initial setup |
 CanvaOnline design and publishing tool for social, presentations, video, and docs. | Yes | Easy | Instant — no installation required; sign up and start designing immediately |
How these alternatives were chosen
Tools XD names as alternatives that this directory also publishes, followed by others in Design. The order is not a ranking, and "—" means we have not checked that field — not that the answer is no.