Smart designers know that using wireframes is a solid web design principle. Before raising the fidelity of your designs, it’s always a good idea to start with a wireframe to ensure everyone’s aligned and you don’t waste time on unnecessary work.
While your wireframe could be as simple as a napkin sketch, modern wireframe tools can make way for a strong start on your next project (friendly reminder: it's 2024). With Wix Studio's design capabilities, you can go from skeleton to fully functional website with max efficiency.
Let’s cover the best wireframing tools before you start planning your next project. Then, be sure to check out these wireframe examples for more inspo.
The best wireframe tools
01. Wix Studio
Allow us to introduce Wix Studio’s wireframe templates. They’re completely responsive and totally customizable. Plus, you'll find templates suitable for specific—and common—needs, like eCommerce, event landing pages, portfolios and company sites. You can also use Wix Studio’s premade wireframes in the Editor to inform specific site sections. If you’re looking for a little more inspiration, also check out our designed templates.
02. Figma
Figma is a well-known tool designers use to create and share designs for websites, mobile applications and various digital products. It’s a web app that facilitates real-time collaboration and eliminates the hassle of managing numerous design file versions. FYI: You can now use Wix Studio’s Figma plugin to access fully-customizable templates specifically designed to import into Studio.
03. Balsamiq
Designers love Balsamiq for its intuitive wireframe building interface. The platform allows you to create wireframes exactly as you’d draw them on a notepad. Most of the tool is in black and white, calling extra attention to layout, composition and interaction design. Balsamiq integrates with Google Drive, which makes it easy to share with others before raising the fidelity of your designs.
04. Adobe XD
Adobe XD is the company’s UX design software, and it's meant specifically for creating interactive experiences for web and mobile applications (rather than graphics like Illustrator or Photoshop). The company supports creator kits and has a curated collection of wireframes available on their website.
05. Moqups
Moqups is a web-based design tool that allows users to create wireframes and prototypes. It's popular among designers, devs and project managers who need to quickly visualize and iterate on concepts during the early stages of product development. That’s in part because the interface is super user-friendly, and teams can collaborate in real-time.
06. Mockflow
Sketch ideas, wireframing, UI flows, diagrams and UI documents—it’s all there on Mockflow. The company invites you to try its ready-to-use components packs, as well as its Genius AI that generates content for you UI ideas. The tool also has an extensive library of sitemap icons and UI elements if you opt to build your wireframes from scratch.
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07. Justinmind
Justinmind is a tool used for creating detailed prototypes and wireframes for web and mobile applications. It stands out for its ability to produce realistic representations of a final product—including animations and transitions—which is extra useful for clients who have a hard time visualizing the end result from a more basic wireframe.
08. UXPin
UXPin is a design tool focused on UX/UI design, prototyping and collaboration. It allows designers to create wireframes, interactive prototypes and design systems with a high degree of functionality and realism. UXPin is popular for its ability to bridge the gap between design and development by incorporating code-based elements and offering powerful collaboration features.
09. Miro
Miro isn't a dedicated wireframe tool, but it offers features that make it a popular choice for teams looking to create quick, low-fidelity wireframes in a collaborative environment.
A couple features worth noting: Miro provides an infinite canvas, meaning you can create multiple wireframes or screens in a single workspace. This is useful for mapping out user journeys or exploring different design ideas side by side. You also have the ability to zoom in and out of the canvas, so you can manage large wireframing projects and navigate between different sections.
10. Marvel
Marvel is a rapid prototyping, testing and handoff app that allows users to link wireframe screens together to create a clickable prototype. You can simulate the user flow, test how different parts of the interface interact, and add basic transitions and animations for a more realistic feel.
11. Uizard
Uizard uses artificial intelligence to streamline the creation of wireframes and prototypes. It can convert hand-drawn sketches into digital wireframes. So, remember that napkin sketch we mentioned earlier? Upload a photo of it, and it'll generate a wireframe based on the drawing.
12. Sketch
Sketch is mainly used for UI/UX design, such as wireframing mobile apps and websites. You can work with the tool both on and offline, leave feedback directly within the app for teammates and save and reuse design system components.
13. Mockplus
A versatile design tool that combines wireframing, interactive prototyping and collaboration features, Mockplus is designed to be accessible to users of all skill levels. Its drag-and-drop interface, pre-built UI kits and real-time collaboration capabilities make it a strong choice for teams looking to create and iterate on designs quickly.
How to choose a wireframing tool
Choosing the right wireframe tool depends on your specific needs, team dynamics and the complexity of your projects. Here are some factors to consider:
Ease of use. If you or your team members are new to wireframing, a tool with an intuitive interface can help you get started quickly without a steep learning curve.
Integration with other tools. Consider how well the wireframing tool integrates with other software you use, such as design tools, project management systems or development platforms. For example, Adobe XD integrates seamlessly with other Adobe products, and you can import your Figma designs to Wix Studio.
Collaboration. Many tools offer real-time collaboration features that allow teams to work together on wireframes and get feedback ASAP.
Customization and flexibility. Some tools offer extensive libraries of UI components and the ability to create custom elements, making them suitable for more detailed and customized wireframes.
Wireframing tools FAQ
What’s a wireframe tool?
Glad you asked. A wireframe tool is a software application used to create wireframes, which are basic visual representations of a website or mobile app—a bit like a blueprint. Wireframes are typically used in the early stages of design to outline the structure, not so much the aesthetics or visual design.
What are the benefits of using a wireframe tool?
Wireframe tools are essential for visualizing ideas, testing user flows and communicating design concepts before moving on to more detailed and polished designs. They can save you serious time since you'll align on the overall structure of a site before moving into the details.
What’s the difference between wireframing and prototyping?
Think of it like this: wireframing is your foundation, and prototyping builds upon that foundation. Wireframing is all about laying out the structure and functionality of a site in a basic form. Prototyping is about creating a dynamic, interactive version of the design to test and validate the user experience.
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