Our verdict: Lunacy is a capable free alternative to Figma and Sketch that runs as a native app and works offline. Auto layout, components, prototyping and real-time collaboration are all in the free plan. The catch is that the built-in Icons8 graphics are low-resolution and need a backlink unless you pay.
About Lunacy
Lunacy is made by Icons8. It is a native desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux rather than a browser wrapped in Electron, and it can convert Figma designs into the .sketch format. A web version is also available.
The free plan includes the design tools, components and variables, prototyping and collaboration, with up to 10 cloud documents and 30 days of version history. The Pro plan adds editable vector icons and illustrations, AI tools such as the image upscaler and background remover, and unlimited cloud documents.
What it does well
- Auto layout. Responsive frames that resize their contents by constraints and rules.
- Figma import. Converts Figma files into .sketch files that Lunacy can edit.
- Prototyping. Link screens into clickable prototypes to test a design.
- Offline mode. Work on local files with no internet connection.
- Built-in graphics. Icons, illustrations and photos from Icons8 inside the app.
Who it is for
Good fit
UI and web designers who want a native, offline-capable alternative to Figma or Sketch.
Look elsewhere
Teams locked into Figma plugins, and users who want the bundled Icons8 assets in full quality without paying.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Native app, fast on modest PCs
- Works offline with local files
- Imports Figma designs
- Collaboration in the free plan
Cons
- Built-in graphics are low-res and need attribution on the free plan
- AI tools and unlimited cloud documents require Pro
- Smaller plugin ecosystem than Figma
How to install Lunacy
Download LunacySetup.exe from icons8.com; it is the x64 build, and a separate ARM64 installer is on the same page. Cloud documents and collaboration use an Icons8 account, and the free plan keeps up to 10 cloud documents. Icons8 assets used on the free plan require a link to Icons8.
Questions about Lunacy
Is Lunacy free?
Yes, there is a free plan with the full set of design tools. The Pro plan adds vector icons and illustrations, AI tools and unlimited cloud documents.
Can Lunacy open Figma files?
Yes. It has a built-in converter that imports Figma designs.
