Shape the interface
AI design tools
Design and prototyping tools for shaping an interface before (or while) you build it. 4 tools listed; pricing last checked 2026-10-14. Verdicts come from public docs and pricing pages, not hands-on testing (methodology).
How to choose
- If you want to generate React/Next.js UI: v0 by Vercel — watch out: tied to the Vercel ecosystem.
- If you want to design app UI: Figma — watch out: seat-based pricing adds up.
- If you want to turn ideas into UI mockups: Uizard — watch out: less precise than pro design tools.
- If you want to generate sitemap and wireframes: Relume — watch out: focused on marketing sites.
- Starting free: v0 by Vercel, Figma, Uizard, Relume list a free tier or open-source option.
Tools and verdicts
v0 by Vercel Free tier
Best for builders who want polished React UI and deploy on Vercel.
Pricing: Free; Plus $30/user/mo; Business $100/user/mo; includes monthly credits (see page). Source, checked 2026-10-14.
Figma Free tier
The default for serious UI design.
Pricing: Free starter; Professional Full seat $16/mo, Dev $12, Collab $3; Organization and Enterprise higher (see page). Source, checked 2026-10-14.
Uizard Free tier
Good for fast mockups if you're not a designer.
Pricing: Free; Pro $12/mo (annual); Business $39/mo (annual). Source, checked 2026-10-14.
Relume Free tier
Best for quickly planning and building marketing sites.
Pricing: Free forever tier; paid plans from roughly $14–$40/mo depending on product (see page). Source, checked 2026-10-14.
FAQ
Which AI design tools have a free tier or are open source?
Per their pricing pages (checked 2026-10-14): v0 by Vercel (free tier), Figma (free tier), Uizard (free tier), Relume (free tier). Limits vary, so check each pricing page.
Did you test these design tools yourself?
No. Verdicts are based on each vendor's public docs and pricing pages, not hands-on testing, unless a page says otherwise.
How current is the pricing?
Each tool shows the date its pricing page was last checked (latest in this category: 2026-10-14) and links to the source. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor's site.