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Figma

🇺🇸US Company

by Figma Inc. (Adobe) · Founded 2016

Collaborative interface design tool for creating UI/UX designs, prototypes, and design systems in the browser.

EU Alternatives to Figma

2 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Penpot

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by Kaleidos Open Source

Penpot by Kaleidos is an open-source design and prototyping tool that allows users to create vector graphics and interactive prototypes. It supports collaboration among design teams, enabling real-time feedback and version control. Compatible with various platforms, it is designed for both designers and developers.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedOpen SourceSelf-Hostable
freeMigration:

Why switch?

  • Open source allows for community-driven improvements and customization.
  • Self-hosting option provides full control over data and server location.
  • GDPR compliance ensures strict data protection for EU users.

Consider

  • Migration from Figma may require significant time and effort.
  • Limited plugin ecosystem compared to Figma's extensive offerings.
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Sketch

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by Sketch B.V.

Sketch by Sketch B.V. is a versatile digital design tool tailored for creating user interfaces, websites, and prototypes. It offers a range of vector editing features, allowing designers to create, edit, and collaborate on projects efficiently. Users can easily share and export designs for various applications.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedISO 27001SOC 2
paidMigration:

Why switch?

  • Sketch is fully GDPR compliant, ensuring EU data protection.
  • Sketch's vector editing tools are more advanced than Figma's.
  • Sketch offers a one-time purchase model, avoiding subscription fees.

Consider

  • Figma's real-time collaboration is superior to Sketch's cloud features.
  • Migrating projects from Figma to Sketch can be time-consuming.

Why switch from Figma?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other Design & Creative Tools you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.