Figma vs Lunacy — Which One Wins?
Pick Figma if: Design teams that need real-time collaboration and seamless developer handoff
Pick Lunacy if: Designers on a budget who want a Sketch alternative that runs on any OS — completely free
Our take: Both are solid. Figma edges it for most people.
| Figma | Lunacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for up to 3 projects | Professional $12/editor/mo | Completely free |
| Features | Real-time collaboration, Auto Layout, Component variants and variables, Dev mode for handoff, FigJam whiteboard | Sketch file compatibility, Built-in design assets, AI image generation, Vector editing tools, Works on Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Best for | Design teams that need real-time collaboration and seamless developer handoff | 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.
Figma stands out with Real-time collaboration and Auto Layout. Lunacy counters with Sketch file compatibility and Built-in design assets.
Figma's Achilles heel: requires internet connection — offline mode is limited and the desktop app is basically a browser wrapper. 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 real-time collaboration and design teams that need, go with Figma. If designers on a budget matters more, Lunacy is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.