# Best Design Tools (2026) — ranked by entry price, every figure sourced and dated

4 design tools on the record, median entry price $0/mo. Each price links to the vendor page it came from and the day we captured it — no guesses. 3 offer a free tier. Current as of 2026-06-13.

Lowest entry price: Figma — $0/mo (Starter).

Full comparison: https://frontdeskreview.com/best/design-tools/

| # | Vendor | Entry plan | $/mo | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Figma](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/design-tools/figma/) | Starter | $0 (free) | figma.com |
| 2 | [Framer](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/design-tools/framer/) | Free | $0 (free) | framer.com |
| 3 | [Penpot](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/design-tools/penpot/) | Professional (Free) | $0 (free) | penpot.app |
| 4 | [Sketch](https://frontdeskreview.com/software/design-tools/sketch/) | Standard | $12 | sketch.com |

Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest design tools ranked by sourced, dated entry price — https://frontdeskreview.com/best/design-tools/

License: CC BY 4.0. Every row is dated and links to its source.