# Grida: Free Open Source Alternative to Adobe XD, Framer, Paper

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/grida
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Grida (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Adobe XD, Framer, Paper, pen.dev. Design and build web applications on an open canvas with AI-powered tools, Figma integration, pixel drawing, and a modular SDK built for extensibility.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Grida
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://grida.co/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/gridaco/grida
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2.7k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/gridaco/grida or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Grida saves up to $85/mo ($1,020/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adobe XD](https://caniforkit.com/adobe-xd) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Adobe XD vs Grida](https://caniforkit.com/vs/adobe-xd-vs-grida) |
| [Framer](https://caniforkit.com/framer) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Framer vs Grida](https://caniforkit.com/vs/framer-vs-grida) |
| [Paper](https://caniforkit.com/paper) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Paper vs Grida](https://caniforkit.com/vs/paper-vs-grida) |
| [pen.dev](https://caniforkit.com/pen-dev) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare pen.dev vs Grida](https://caniforkit.com/vs/pen-dev-vs-grida) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Grida free and open source?
Grida is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Design and build web applications on an open canvas with AI-powered tools, Figma integration, pixel drawing, and a modular SDK built for extensibility.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Grida?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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