Design Tools · true cost · Updated November 2026
The true cost of design tools
What you'll actually pay. Of the 14 design tools tools we track, 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 add a setup fee. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 2 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Setup fee: 2 charge an upfront setup fee.
- Cheapest published: Penpot from $7/user/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Moqups, Framer, Spline, Zeplin, ….
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Design Tools — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penpot | $7/user/mo | — | $50000 |
| Moqups | $12/mo | — | — |
| Sketch | $14/user/mo | — | $120 |
| Framer | $15/mo | — | — |
| Spline | $15/user/mo | — | — |
| Zeplin | $15/mo | — | — |
| Rive | $17/user/mo | — | — |
| Figma | $20/user/mo | — | — |
| Balsamiq | $23/user/mo | — | — |
| Proto.io | $29/mo | — | — |
| Axure RP | $34/user/mo | — | — |
| UXPin | $49/user/mo | — | — |
| Affinity | quote-only | — | — |
| ProtoPie | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-11-01. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does design tools have hidden fees?
Across the 14 design tools tools we track: 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 add a setup fee. As of 2026-11-01.
What is the cheapest design tool with published pricing?
Penpot, from $7/user/mo. Verified 2026-11-01.
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