Adobe XD vs Lunacy — Which One Wins?
Pick Adobe XD if: Teams already paying for Adobe Creative Cloud who need basic UI/UX design
Pick Lunacy if: Designers on a budget who want a Sketch alternative that runs on any OS — completely free
Our take: Both are solid. Adobe XD edges it for most people.
| Adobe XD | Lunacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | No free plan (included in Creative Cloud $54.99/mo) | Single App $9.99/mo (legacy) | Completely free |
| Features | Prototyping and wireframing, Repeat grid, Auto-animate, Voice prototyping, Creative Cloud integration | Sketch file compatibility, Built-in design assets, AI image generation, Vector editing tools, Works on Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Best for | Teams already paying for Adobe Creative Cloud who need basic UI/UX design | Designers on a budget who want a Sketch alternative that runs on any OS — completely free |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Medium |
The Real Difference
Both offer free tiers, so the real question is what you get when you start paying.
Adobe XD stands out with Prototyping and wireframing and Repeat grid. Lunacy counters with Sketch file compatibility and Built-in design assets.
Adobe XD's Achilles heel: adobe effectively abandoned it — no major updates since 2023, figma won the market. Lunacy's: smaller community means fewer plugins and tutorials — you’re often on your own for troubleshooting. Pick whichever weakness you can live with.
Bottom Line
If you value prototyping and wireframing and teams already paying for, go with Adobe XD. If designers on a budget matters more, Lunacy is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.