Excalidraw
Hand-drawn style virtual whiteboard for diagrams, sketches, and collaborative brainstorming
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123k
Design & Creative
Open source alternatives to Figma, Photoshop, Canva and other creative tools for designers and makers
4 curated projects in this category, sorted by stars.
What This Category Helps You Do
Design and creative open source projects give makers alternatives to expensive design suites, diagram tools, image editors, and publishing workflows. Some are polished enough for non-designers, while others are better for technical creators who want flexible formats and self-hosted control.
Best For
Use this category when you need diagrams, mockups, visual assets, image editing, or creative workflows without committing to a large subscription.
How to Choose from These Projects
Choose based on output format and collaboration needs. A personal design utility can be simple; a team design workflow needs sharing, versioning, and predictable exports.
Penpot
Open source Figma alternative for UI design and prototyping — browser-based, no installation
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48k
draw.io (diagrams.net)
Free diagram maker for flowcharts, org charts, UML, and network diagrams — works offline
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42k
Webstudio
An open source visual website builder for teams that want Webflow-like control without lock-in
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8.6k