Balsamiq vs Lunacy
On the evidence we track, Balsamiq leads this comparison with a composite score of 69/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for mockup tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Balsamiq
LeaderA wireframing and prototyping platform that combines AI-assisted design with real-time collaboration to help teams turn rough ideas into validated, interactive prototypes before handing off to developers.
Lunacy
A native design tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux that enables UI designers and teams to build responsive interfaces, create interactive prototypes, and work together in real time. Combines cloud-based teamwork with offline capability, includes built-in vector assets and auto-layout features, and offers enterprise options for self-hosted deployment.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Balsamiq
LeaderFrom $16/editor/month. Free 14-day trial. Save 30% with annual billing.
- Starter$16/editor/month billed annually ($192/year)
- Up to 10 projects
- Unlimited reviewers
- 500 monthly AI credits per editor
- Balsamiq MCP server
- Slack integration
- +2 more
- Teams$24/editor/month billed annually ($288/year)
- Up to 100 projects
- Unlimited reviewers
- 1,000 monthly AI credits per editor
- Balsamiq MCP server
- Billing admin role and permissions
- +3 more
- Enterprise$35/editor/month billed annually ($420/year)
- Everything in Teams, plus:
- Up to 400 projects
- 2,500 monthly AI credits per editor
- Balsamiq MCP server
- SSO with SAML
- +3 more
Lunacy
Free tier available; Pro from $11.99/user/month billed annually
- FreeFree
- Low-res raster icons
- Low-res raster illustrations
- Limited to 10 cloud docs
- 30-day version history
- 30-day storage for deleted docs
- +1 more
- Pro$11.99/user/month billed annually
- Editable vector icons
- Editable vector illustrations
- AI image upscaler
- AI background remover
- No attribution or backlink required
- +3 more
- EnterpriseContact sales
- Custom plan tailored to needs
- Granular access control
- Priority feature development
- Dedicated customer success manager
- 24/7 priority support
- +2 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Balsamiq
Leader- Slack
- Jira
- Confluence
- Notion
- MCP server (Claude, Cursor)
Lunacy
- Figma
- Sketch
Balsamiq or Lunacy: which one depends on you
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