Lunacy

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Free Graphic Design Software for Desktop

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Overview

Lunacy is a free, cross-platform graphic design application available for Windows, Mac, and Linux that provides professional UI/UX design capabilities with AI-powered tools and real-time collaboration features. It offers both native desktop and browser-based versions with offline functionality, built-in graphics libraries, and innovative automation features designed to streamline the design workflow.

Features

29 features across 14 categories

AI Tools(4)

Avatar GeneratorAI

Instantly create user avatars for contact lists, testimonials, etc.

Background RemoverAI

Make the background transparent in any photo automatically

Image UpscalerAI

Enlarge images and enhance their resolution using AI

Text GeneratorAI

Generate placeholder texts for interfaces automatically

Automation(2)

Auto Updates of Generated Content

Automatically replace generated texts and avatars when duplicating layers or groups

Auto Z-Index

Automatically orders layers depending on their sizes without manual adjustment

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Cloud(1)

Dedicated Cloud

Cloud storage and synchronization for design files

Cloud/Security(1)

Deploy Lunacy CloudPremium

Deploy Lunacy Cloud on your server or VPS to keep data private

Collaboration(2)

Centralized Access to Shared LibrariesPremium

Manage and control shared design libraries centrally

Real-time Collaboration

Collaborate with team members in real-time on design projects

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Design(4)

Auto Layout

Create flexible responsive designs by defining constraints and rules for elements to follow

Auto Shape Colors

Automatically adjusts shape colors depending on their size and background

Components and Variables

Reusable design components and variable management system

Prototyping

Turn designs into clickable prototypes to test ideas faster

Also in: Squarespace, InVision, WordPress.com

Enterprise(1)

Closed Corporate Networks SupportPremium

Works on closed corporate networks for enterprise deployments

Graphics Library(4)

Built-in Icons

Free icons library integrated into the application

Built-in Illustrations

Free illustrations library integrated into the application

Built-in Photos

Free photos library integrated into the application

UI Kits

Pre-designed UI components and kits

Import/Export(1)

Figma Import

Free, fast, and accurate Figma to .sketch converter

Integration(1)

Linked Design

Edit live web pages directly from Lunacy without bothering coders, with live link insertion into HTML

Localization(1)

Multi-language Support

Available in 24 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, and more

Platform(4)

Browser Version

Access Lunacy directly in web browser without installation

Native App for Linux

Optimized native application for Linux

Native App for macOS

Optimized native application for macOS with support for Apple Silicon and Intel

Native App for Windows

Optimized native application for Windows with smooth performance

Productivity(1)

Online and Offline Modes

Work both online with cloud sync and offline with no internet connection

Security(2)

Bunker ModePremium

Only team members can reach designs in private bunker mode

Granular User Access ManagementPremium

Control detailed access permissions for team members

Pricing

Free

Popular
Free
  • All design features
  • Auto layout
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Components and variables
  • Online and offline modes
  • Prototyping
  • AI-powered tools
  • Built-in graphics
  • Figma import
  • Native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Browser version

Premium

$12/mo
  • All Free features
  • Deploy Lunacy Cloud on server
  • Closed corporate networks support
  • Bunker mode
  • Granular user access management
  • Centralized shared libraries

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Lunacy

Monthly$12/mo
Yearly$144/yr
5-Year Total$720

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$144
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$432
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$720
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 29 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Lunacy alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 29 features.

Buy Lunacy

Better Value
Monthly cost$120/mo
3-year total$4,320
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Lunacy saves ~$14,160 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 29 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

2 known integrations