{
  "id": 17628978,
  "title": "I ditched Figma for a free open-source clone, and it covers everything I actually use it for",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/i-ditched-figma-for-a-free-open-source-clone-and-it-covers-everything",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:30:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/ditched-figma-for-free-open-source-clone/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Figma has long been the default choice for interface design, but its features often require subscriptions, which can be limiting. Open-source alternatives have existed, but most require relearning the layout, complex self-hosted setups, or missing advanced functions. When ArtCraft released FigCraft, an open-source Figma clone, the author decided to try it and see if it could replace paid design tools. FigCraft, created by ArtCraft, a studio founded by Brandon Thomas, is a free, open-source rebuild of popular commercial apps, written in Rust. The app mimics Figma's layout, making the transition smooth for users. Users can create, edit, and export files in various formats like SVG, PNG, JPG, WebP, and PDF. FigCraft supports prototyping with triggers for animations and smart animate features, allowing for transitions and easing curves. While FigCraft is still in alpha, it already provides most of Figma's functionalities, with collaboration in preview mode and no built-in AI. The app's pricing is more suitable for solo designers or hobbyists, as it offers similar features to Figma's paid plans without the associated costs.",
  "summary": "Completely free and no account required",
  "key_points": [
    "FigCraft is a free, open-source clone of Figma",
    "Supports file creation, editing, and export in multiple formats",
    "Offers prototyping with triggers and smart animate features"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}