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Lunacy

Free design app with built-in assets

Freemium · $12Design tools

Lunacy is a design tools tool for Freelancers, offered as freemium ($12/mo). Based in United States, founded in 2018. Popular alternatives include desigma, Framer, Gamma.

About Lunacy

Lunacy is a desktop design application made by Icons8, the company behind a large library of icons, illustrations and stock photos. It runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux, opens and saves Sketch files, and first became popular as the way to work with Sketch designs on Windows. Today it is a general UI and graphic design tool with collaboration features and a free core plan.

The app includes vector editing, components, auto layout, prototyping and an inspection mode for developers, plus built-in access to Icons8 icons, photos, illustrations and avatars directly from the sidebar. AI-powered tools generate avatars and placeholder content, remove backgrounds and upscale images. Because it is a native app it works offline and stays fast on large files, while cloud documents allow real-time collaboration and sharing. Most features are free; a low-cost paid plan adds extras for heavier use.

Lunacy fits Windows and Linux designers, students and budget-conscious teams who want a capable design tool without a subscription, and anyone who needs to open Sketch files outside a Mac. Its plugin ecosystem, community resources and handoff integrations are much smaller than Figma's, and most design teams and developers expect Figma links. Penpot is the open-source, browser-based alternative, Sketch remains the Mac-native original, and Figma is the collaborative industry standard.

Key features of Lunacy

  • Native app
  • Built-in assets
  • AI tools
  • Sketch file support
  • Offline
  • Collaboration

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free
  • Assets included
  • Works offline
  • Cross-platform

Cons

  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Less collaborative
  • Fewer plugins
  • Niche

Lunacy pricing

Lunacy uses a freemium model.

PlanPriceIncludes
Free$0Free app for personal and commercial use
Pro$11.99 / user/moBilled yearly; AI tools, unlimited cloud docs

Source: icons8.com · checked on Oct 20, 2026

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How Lunacy compares in Design tools

Rank by votes
#2 / 33

0 votes from members

Starting price
$12

4% below the category median ($12/mo)

Free alternatives
7

Free or open-source tools in Design tools

Lunacy ranks #2 of 33 design tools tools by community votes and is priced in line with the category.

Common use cases

  1. 1Windows designer
  2. 2Offline design
  3. 3Icon-heavy UI
  4. 4Budget teams

Best for

Designers wanting a free native tool.

Not ideal for

Figma-centric teams.

Integrations

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Icons8 assets

Our take

Lunacy is a capable free design app.

FAQ

What is Lunacy?
Lunacy is a Design tools tool: Free design app with built-in assets.
How much does Lunacy cost?
Lunacy uses a Freemium model; paid plans start at $12 per month.
What are the best alternatives to Lunacy?
Community-listed alternatives to Lunacy include desigma, Framer, Gamma, Miro.
What does Lunacy integrate with?
Lunacy integrates with Windows, macOS, Linux, Icons8 assets and more.
Which platforms does Lunacy support?
Lunacy is available on macos, windows, linux.
Who is Lunacy for?
Designers wanting a free native tool.

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