Frame0
Frame0: A free, focused choice for hand-drawn wireframes across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ranked #24 of 37 in UI Design Tools by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free hand-drawn desktop wireframes.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree hand-drawn desktop wireframes
- Free planYes
- Paid from$79/device one-time
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes all built-in shapes and 1,500 icons
- Runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Exports interactive HTML and PDF prototypes
Where it doesn't
- Free edition includes watermarks and excludes premium features
- Paid licenses are tied to devices rather than recurring users
- Local, file-based workflow may not suit shared team workspaces
Our verdict on Frame0
Frame0 is a file-based desktop application for creating low-fidelity, hand-drawn-style wireframes and interactive prototypes. It is aimed at designers, developers, product managers, business analysts, startup founders, and others validating application ideas. The feature set covers adjustable UI component states, more than 1,500 sketch-style icons, reusable frame mirroring, page linking, presentation mode, reusable component libraries, and flowchart, UML, and entity-relationship diagrams. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with optional AI-assisted wireframing and code output through configured model API keys.
The free plan costs $0 and includes all non-premium features, built-in shapes, all 1,500 icons, and no time or size limit. It includes watermarks and excludes premium features. The Solo plan costs $99 one-time per device for one device, removing watermarks and adding libraries and templates. Duo costs $159 one-time for two devices with the same additions. Team costs $79 one-time per device for three or more devices, also including no watermarks, libraries, and templates. This device-based perpetual licensing suits users who prefer a one-time purchase, while teams should account for device allocation when choosing a tier.
Frame0’s strongest focus is quick, expressive wireframing rather than high-fidelity interface production. Linking, presentation mode, and interactive HTML or PDF export provide a path from rough screens to shareable prototypes. AI connections include OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Grok, Claude Desktop, and Cursor, giving AI-assisted workflows several configuration options. The product fits users who want desktop software, sketch-style visuals, diagrams, and a generous free starting point. Choose another tool if the priority is a shared, cloud-first workspace or a workflow centered on high-fidelity design collaboration.
Questions about Frame0
Does Frame0 have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan.
What does Frame0 run on? Windows, macOS and Linux. It runs as a desktop app.
What does Frame0 integrate with? 8 integrations, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Grok and iCloud.
Does Frame0 offer a money-back guarantee? Yes: 14 days.
Who is Frame0 built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
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Frame0 pricing
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Frame0 fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $79/device one-time |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| Interactive prototyping | Yes |
| Design systems | Yes |
| Developer handoff | Not verified |
| Variables or design tokens | Not verified |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Prototype sharing | Yes |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Grok, iCloud, Dropbox … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | frame0.app |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Frame0 integrations
Frame0 lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- Google Gemini
- Grok
- iCloud
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
Alternatives to Frame0
- PenpotA broad, collaborative UI design platform with cloud and self-hosted deployment.9.4
- MockplusA broad UI design suite with cross-platform access and a low-cost annual Pro tier.9.2
- Wondershare MockittA broad UI design suite for teams working across web, desktop, and shared workspaces.9.1
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