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SubframeMost similar to Onlook in what it does, its category and its price.
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Builder.ioHas a free plan, rated 4.4 out of 5.
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FramerFrom $10/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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Google StitchRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.1 for Onlook.
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At a glance
Green means better than Onlook, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OnlookBaseline | 4.1 | Free | Yes | A visual editor that lets designers edit live React components directly in the real codebase. | |
| Subframe | 3.9−0.2 | $29/mo | Yes | Designers drag and drop; engineers pull Radix UI and Tailwind code, not a screenshot. | vs Onlook |
| Builder.io | 4.4+0.3 | $99/mo | Yes | Visual edits write directly to production code through Git, not a handoff doc | vs Onlook |
 Flowstep | 3.9−0.2 | $15/mo | Yes | AI design tool that turns text prompts into editable UI, React code, and Tailwind CSS. | vs Onlook |
| Framer | 4.4+0.3 | $10/mo | Yes | Started as a designer's prototyping tool, still feels like one | vs Onlook |
 Figma Make | 4.1Same | $12/mo | Yes | Turns Figma designs into functional prototypes and production code with AI credits | vs Onlook |
 Paraflow | 3.8−0.3 | $25/mo | Yes | Canvas-based AI design agent that pairs a product manager and designer persona to turn ideas into prototypes. | vs Onlook |
| Google Stitch | 4.2+0.1 | Free | Yes | Google's AI design canvas, exporting straight into Figma or code | vs Onlook |
 Magic Patterns | 4.2+0.1 | $20/mo | Yes | Imports your actual design system so prototypes match your product exactly | vs Onlook |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Onlook.
Subframe
3.9$29/mo
vs Onlook−0.2
Designers drag and drop; engineers pull Radix UI and Tailwind code, not a screenshot.
- Visual design that exports production Radix UI and Tailwind code
- Real-time multiplayer collaboration
- Design system and components synced with code
Exports to a standard, well-supported stack rather than a proprietary format
Competes in a genuinely crowded design-to-code category
Builder.io
4.4$99/mo
vs Onlook+0.3
Visual edits write directly to production code through Git, not a handoff doc.
- Visual editing wired directly into a team's components and design tokens
- Changes commit through existing Git workflows, no manual handoff
- Fusion builds full web apps from scratch, Figma, or an existing repo
Direct Git-connected workflow eliminates manual design-to-code translation
More page views, bandwidth, and roles require a paid plan
Flowstep
3.9$15/mo
vs Onlook−0.2
AI design tool that turns text prompts into editable UI, React code, and Tailwind CSS.
- Generates real React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS code from text prompts, not flat images
- Infinite canvas for iterating on generated UI through ongoing chat
- Real-time multiplayer collaboration with shared cursors
Skips the traditional hand-off gap between mockups and coded front-end
Higher collaboration tier ($49/month) is a jump from the entry Starter plan for small teams
Framer
4.4$10/mo
vs Onlook+0.3
Started as a designer's prototyping tool, still feels like one.
- AI-generated starting site from a prompt
- Design-tool-grade visual control over typography and spacing
- Built-in animation and interaction tools
Genuine design-tool-level control, not just template swapping
Steeper learning curve than simpler, non-designer-focused builders
Figma Make
4.1$12/mo
vs OnlookSame
Turns Figma designs into functional prototypes and production code with AI credits.
- Publishes functional prototypes and web apps as live URLs directly from Figma
- Shares Make files and code directly with AI coding agents for production handoff
- Bundled into existing Figma plans rather than sold as a standalone product
No new tool to learn, works directly inside the Figma files designers already use
Not available as a standalone purchase, requires an existing Figma plan
Paraflow
3.8$25/mo
vs Onlook−0.3
Canvas-based AI design agent that pairs a product manager and designer persona to turn ideas into prototypes.
- Dual AI agents acting as product manager and designer on one canvas
- Integrated generation of PRDs, user flows, and prototypes together
- Credit-based usage that scales from free experimentation to team use
Combines spec-writing and prototyping in one workspace instead of two tools
Launched in 2025, so the product has a limited track record
Google Stitch
4.2Free
vs Onlook+0.1
Google's AI design canvas, exporting straight into Figma or code.
- AI-native design canvas built on Gemini models
- Generation from text prompts, sketches, or screenshots
- Direct export to Figma or HTML/CSS code
Direct export to both Figma and code streamlines design-to-development handoff
Free generation limits are more restrictive on the higher-quality Pro mode
Magic Patterns
4.2$20/mo
vs Onlook+0.1
Imports your actual design system so prototypes match your product exactly.
- Imports a team's existing design system for on-brand prototypes
- Turns customer feedback into high-fidelity prototypes in minutes
- Real-time collaborative editing and sharing
Design-system import produces genuinely on-brand output, not generic mockups
More credits and features require a paid plan
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Onlook free?
Onlook has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Onlook?
Builder.io is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Framer, Google Stitch, Magic Patterns.
What is the cheapest alternative to Onlook?
Among paid plans, Framer has the lowest starting price (from $10/mo). If you need it free, start with Builder.io.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.