Design & Prototyping

RE

refern

4.4/5.01 verified review

Paid·$35/mo

Desktop visual reference manager and infinite canvas for artists and designers.

• Local-first approach that does not trap files in a proprietary walled garden
• One-time purchase pricing model with no mandatory recurring subscriptions
• Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux

SK

Sketch

4.4/5.01 verified review

Paid·$10/mo

Native macOS UI design toolkit focused on professional design workflows.

• Native macOS application optimized for local performance.
• Advanced component, symbol, and variant management.
• Real-time collaboration and integrated review workflows.

CU

CubbyPad

4.3/5.01 verified review

Paid

Native Launchpad replacement for macOS featuring a full-screen app grid, folders, and advanced search.

• Native macOS interface optimized for low resource overhead.
• One-time purchase model with no mandatory subscriptions.
• Organization via folders and swipeable pages.

MA

Maze

4.3/5.01 verified review

Paid

Unified user research, recruitment, and product testing platform.

• Centralized workflows for prototype testing and surveys.
• Integrated access to global participant panels for rapid recruiting.
• Automated visual report generation for sharing findings.

BE

Beautiful.ai

4.3/5.01 verified review

Paid·$40/mo

AI-powered presentation platform featuring smart slides and automated layouts.

• Smart slides that automatically adjust layout as content changes.
• Centralized brand controls to enforce visual consistency across teams.
• Significant reduction in time required to build corporate presentations.

AR

ArtCraft

4.1/5.01 verified review

Paid·$14.50/mo·Apache-2.0

Web creative studio for image composition, video editing and 3D scenes

• Unified web environment for image editing, video, and 3D scenes.
• Detailed visual control prior to AI generation.
• Annual plans offering significant savings compared to monthly billing.

38.0kstars on GitHub

PR

Principle

4.1/5.01 verified review

Paid

Design tool for creating animated interfaces and complex interactions on macOS.

• Intuitive timeline-based interface for precise control over animations.
• Full flexibility to define custom interactions without template constraints.
• Excellent bird's-eye view visualization for multi-screen app flows.

SM

Smartmockups

4.0/5.01 verified review

Paid

Online product mockup generator integrated into the design ecosystem.

• Vast library of photorealistic templates for tech, apparel, and stationery.
• Intuitive web interface accessible without installing heavy desktop software.
• Direct integration with Canva's design suite and workflow.

EN

Envato

4.0/5.01 verified review

Paid

Global marketplace for digital creative assets and AI tools for design and development.

• Extensive catalog of digital creative assets ready for commercial use.
• Simplified licensing for web design and development projects.
• Integration of artificial intelligence assisted tools.

AD

Adobe

3.8/5.01 verified review

Paid

Global software platform for creative design, document management, and digital marketing.

• Complete and standardized ecosystem for design and multimedia production industries.
• Cross-platform compatibility and integrated workflows across applications.
• Frequent updates and advanced tools powered by artificial intelligence.

IN

InVision

3.7/5.01 verified review

Paid

High-fidelity prototyping and design collaboration platform for product teams.

• Standardization of high-fidelity prototyping workflows.
• Efficient collaboration via comments linked to visual elements.
• Long-standing integration with common design toolsets.

LO

Looka

3.5/5.01 verified review

Paid·$20/mo

AI-powered logo generator and brand identity platform for entrepreneurs.

• Rapid initial logo generation through artificial intelligence algorithms.
• Automatic creation of brand kits with hundreds of applied templates.
• Accessible web interface for users without advanced design skills.