Best Design Tools for Developers & Small Teams in 2026
Compare Figma, Sketch, and Penpot. Free tiers, collaboration features, and which design tool fits non-designers.
Last updated: February 2026 · 10 tools reviewed
Figma
Collaborative design platform for UI/UX design, prototyping, and design systems.
Excalidraw
Virtual whiteboard for hand-drawn style diagrams.
Webflow
Visual web development platform that generates clean, production-ready code without coding.
Rive
Interactive animation tool for apps and games with state machines.
LottieFiles
Platform for lightweight animations — create, edit, and host Lottie JSONs.
Spline
3D design tool for the web — create interactive 3D experiences.
Miro
Collaborative whiteboard for brainstorming and planning.
Penpot
Open-source design and prototyping platform, self-hosted available.
Adobe Express
Quick graphic design and video creation with Adobe's AI and templates.
Sketch
Mac-native vector design tool for UI/UX with collaborative workspace.