shireframe
The premium Open Source alternative to Balsamiq
🎯 Best for:Programmers who prefer coding layouts over using visual design software.
What is shireframe?
A code-centric alternative to Balsamiq that allows developers to build wireframes using web technologies. It enables version-controlled UI planning by defining layouts through declarative syntax rather than visual drag-and-drop tools.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptUI/UX & Prototyping
Why shireframe?
- • Version control friendly
- • Lightweight web-based architecture
- • Extensible via CSS
Limitations
- • No visual editor
- • Limited component library
- • Requires coding knowledge
1/27/2026
Last Update
43
Forks
1
Issues
GPL-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Balsamiq)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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