Framer vs Lunacy — Which One Wins?
Pick Framer if: Designers who want to ship real websites directly from their design tool without touching code
Pick Lunacy if: Designers on a budget who want a Sketch alternative that runs on any OS — completely free
Our take: Both are solid. Framer edges it for most people.
| Framer | Lunacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan (Framer subdomain) | Mini $5/mo | Completely free |
| Features | Design-to-website publishing, Responsive breakpoints, CMS and dynamic content, Motion animations, Component variants | Sketch file compatibility, Built-in design assets, AI image generation, Vector editing tools, Works on Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Best for | Designers who want to ship real websites directly from their design tool without touching code | 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.
Framer stands out with Design-to-website publishing and Responsive breakpoints. Lunacy counters with Sketch file compatibility and Built-in design assets.
Framer's Achilles heel: it’s a website builder disguised as a design tool — complex web apps are out of scope entirely. 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 design-to-website publishing and designers who want to, go with Framer. If designers on a budget matters more, Lunacy is your pick. Neither is a bad choice — but one will fit your workflow better.