Lunacy — A free graphic design and vector editing app from Icons8 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, bundling AI tools and access to Icons8's icon and illustration libraries.
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Best for: designers and non-designers wanting a free native desktop vector and UI design tool with built-in AI features
Pricing: Free to download and use for core design features; higher-volume AI actions and premium assets require an Icons8 subscription.
- Lunacy is built by Icons8 and is free to download for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- It includes built-in AI tools: background removal, image upscaling, avatar generation, and art generation.
- Lunacy gives in-app access to Icons8's libraries of icons, stock photos, and illustrations.
- Heavier AI-feature and premium-asset usage requires an Icons8 paid subscription.
- Lunacy has a 4.7/5 rating from 26 reviews on Capterra.
Limitations: Full AI-feature and premium-asset access requires a separate Icons8 subscription.; Smaller plugin ecosystem and fewer third-party integrations than Figma.; Real-time collaboration is less mature than Figma's.
Top alternatives: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Canva, Affinity Designer — full list
What is Lunacy?
Lunacy is a graphic design and vector editing application built by Icons8, distributed as a native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux, aimed at designers and non-designers who want a free, installable alternative to browser-based tools like Figma or paid tools like Sketch. The app supports vector editing, UI/UX design boards, and prototyping, and it integrates a set of built-in AI tools directly into the editing workflow: automatic background removal, AI image upscaling, avatar and art generation, and photo-to-illustration style effects. Because it's built by Icons8, Lunacy also gives users in-app access to Icons8's own libraries of icons, stock photos, and illustrations without leaving the editor. Lunacy's core design and editing functionality is free to download and use, which sets it apart from per-seat subscription tools. Higher-volume use of AI actions and premium Icons8 assets draws on Icons8's separate subscription plans, so the app functions as a free entry point into Icons8's broader paid ecosystem rather than a fully closed, standalone free tool.
Lunacy is a free graphic design and vector editing application built by Icons8, offered as a native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux rather than a browser-only tool, positioned as a free alternative to Sketch and Figma. It bundles built-in AI features including background removal, image upscaling, avatar generation, and art generation, along with direct access to Icons8's libraries of icons, photos, and illustrations from inside the editor. Lunacy is built for designers, marketers, and non-designers who want a capable, free vector and UI design tool without a per-seat subscription, and its core editing features are free to use; some AI actions and premium asset access draw on Icons8's separate subscription plans for higher usage. Lunacy has a 4.7/5 rating from 26 reviews on Capterra.
Standout feature: Native free desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux with AI tools (background removal, upscaling, art generation) and Icons8's icon and illustration libraries built directly into the editor.
Biggest weakness: Full use of the built-in AI features and Icons8's premium asset library depends on Icons8's separate paid subscription, so the 'free' core app is really a funnel into a paid ecosystem for anyone using AI tools or premium assets at real volume; it also has a smaller plugin and community ecosystem than Figma.
Pros
- Free native desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux, unlike browser-only competitors.
- Built-in AI tools (background removal, upscaling, avatar/art generation) without needing separate plugins.
- Direct in-app access to Icons8's icon, photo, and illustration libraries.
- Low learning curve for users coming from Sketch- or Figma-style vector and UI tools.
Cons
- Heavy AI-feature or premium-asset use requires an Icons8 subscription, so the free tier has practical usage limits.
- Smaller plugin ecosystem and third-party integration support than Figma.
- Real-time multiplayer collaboration is less mature than Figma's, a common gap noted by design teams.
- Brand recognition and community resources are much smaller than for Figma or Sketch, meaning fewer tutorials and community templates.
Lunacy pricing
Free
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Core vector editing, UI design, and prototyping tools are free to download and use, including basic AI features and Icons8 asset browsing. |
| Icons8 subscription (asset & AI credit access) | Custom | Higher-volume AI actions (background removal, upscaling, art generation) and full access to Icons8's premium icon, photo, and illustration libraries require an Icons8 paid subscription; exact current pricing, not independently verified. |
What reviewers say
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