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OpenDesign

Open-source, local-first design workspace where you and your coding agents build prototypes, websites, slides and graphics, with optional hosted credits.

Freemium

What is OpenDesign?

OpenDesign (listed here as Open Design) is an open-source design agent workspace released under Apache-2.0. You pick a design system, describe the screens you want, and your coding agent writes a working HTML prototype into the project, which you can preview, edit by hand and revise by asking. It can run through a coding agent already on your computer such as Claude Code, Codex or Cursor, through your own API key (BYOK), or through hosted models on OpenDesign Cloud. Teams can publish a prototype as a share link, let teammates comment directly on the design, and send those comments back to the agent as one revision task. The site cites 150+ open-source design systems and a community library of Skills. Pricing: the desktop app is free for local agents and BYOK, while hosted plans run from Go at $10/month (first month $8) through Plus at $20, Pro at $100 and Max at $120 per month, with Team at $63 per seat and custom Enterprise pricing.

Use cases

  • Generate clickable prototypes from a description
  • Build websites and landing pages with an agent
  • Create slide decks on a brand design system
  • Share designs and collect team comments
  • Edit generated layouts without regenerating
  • Export designs as HTML or PDF

Who it's for

  • Designers
  • Product teams
  • Front-end developers
  • Startup founders

Why use OpenDesign

  • Lets you keep the coding agent you already use, so there is no need to switch tools or models.
  • Supports a free route with your own API key, where your provider bills usage and no OpenDesign credits are used.
  • Applies one design system across prototypes, pages and decks so output stays on brand.
  • Turns team comments into a single revision task for the agent, shortening the review cycle.
  • Offers monthly hosted credits with auto top-up for people who do not want to manage keys.

OpenDesign features

  • Works through a local coding agent, your own API key or hosted models
  • 150+ open-source design systems, or build one from a website, GitHub repo or Figma file
  • Live preview of working HTML prototypes
  • Direct editing of text, colour, spacing and element position
  • Community Skills to extend research, content, design and delivery
  • Publish prototypes as share links with comments on the design
  • Comments sent to the agent as one revision task
  • HTML and PDF export
  • OpenDesign API key for Codex, Claude Code and other agents
  • Desktop app for macOS and Windows

OpenDesign integrations

  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Cursor
  • Gemini
  • GitHub Copilot
  • OpenCode
  • Devin
  • Aider
  • Figma
  • GitHub

How to get started with OpenDesign

  1. Download the desktop app, or sign in to OpenDesign Cloud.
  2. Connect a local coding agent, add your own API key, or use hosted models on a paid plan.
  3. Choose a design system and describe the screens; the agent writes an HTML prototype into the project.
  4. Preview it live, edit elements directly, or ask the agent to revise it.
  5. Share the prototype with teammates for comments, then send their feedback to the agent and export HTML or PDF.

OpenDesign limitations

  • There is no Linux build listed in the site FAQ
  • Free covers local agents and BYOK only and includes no hosted model credits
  • Hosted model credits reset each billing period and do not roll over
  • Plan downgrades are not self-service and need support contact

OpenDesign pricing

Yes, OpenDesign has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, according to the official pricing page on .

OpenDesign plans

  • Free

    Free

    desktop app

    • Local coding agent and BYOK only
    • No hosted model credits
    • Full desktop app
  • Go

    $10/month

    first month $8; $84/year billed annually

    • Design Plan credits up to $120 per month
    • 10 concurrent tasks
    • 162+ Skills workflows
    • Email support
  • Plus

    $20/month

    first month $16; $168/year billed annually

    • Design Plan credits up to $160 per month
    • $20 plan model credits
    • 20 concurrent tasks
    • Email support
  • Pro

    $100/month

    first month $70; $720/year billed annually

    • Design Plan credits up to $360 per month
    • $120 plan model credits
    • 30 concurrent tasks
    • Priority email support
  • Max

    $120/month

    $1,176/year billed annually

    • Design Plan credits up to $600 per month
    • $300 plan model credits
    • Peak-time priority compute
    • Dedicated customer success
  • Team

    $63/seat/month

    listed at $105 per seat before 40% off

    • Shared projects, design systems and plugins
    • Owner, Admin and Member roles
  • Enterprise

    Custom

    • Everything in Max
    • Real-time collaboration
    • SSO / SAML and priority support

Plans as listed on the official pricing page on . Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

OpenDesign alternatives

The main OpenDesign alternatives listed on Debuly are Lovable, v0, Framer, Canva, Magic Patterns and Fabra. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

OpenDesign compared with its alternatives
ToolPricingStarting pricePlatforms
OpenDesignFreemium$10/momacOS, Windows, Web, API
CanvaFreemium$144/yrWeb, Mobile app
FabraFreemium$15/moWeb
FramerFreemium$10/moWeb
LovableFreemium—Web, API
Magic PatternsFreemium$17/moWeb
v0Freemium$30/moWeb, API
  1. Canva

    Online design platform with templates, brand kits, team tools and built-in AI for graphics, presentations and video.

  2. Fabra

    Browser-based fashion design studio that takes a garment from 2D pattern and 3D simulation to a factory-ready tech pack.

  3. Framer

    Website builder with a visual canvas, CMS, hosting, analytics and AI agents that generate designs, content and site changes.

  4. Lovable

    AI software engineer that builds websites and web apps from a chat conversation, with hosting, a backend and code you own.

  5. Magic Patterns

    AI design tool for product teams that turns prompts and requirements into interactive UI prototypes built on your design system.

  6. v0

    Vercel's AI app builder that turns prompts into Next.js and React interfaces you can edit, sync to GitHub and deploy.

OpenDesign FAQ

Is OpenDesign free?

The desktop app is free and open source. Running it alongside a local coding agent or with your own API key adds no OpenDesign charge, though your agent or model provider still bills you as usual.

How much does OpenDesign cost?

Hosted plans are Go at $10/month (first month $8), Plus at $20/month (first month $16), Pro at $100/month (first month $70) and Max at $120/month. Team is $63 per seat per month, and Enterprise is custom.

What plans does OpenDesign have?

Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise. Annual billing is $84/year for Go, $168/year for Plus, $720/year for Pro and $1,176/year for Max.

Does OpenDesign have an API?

Yes. Paid plans include OpenDesign API access, so you can use an API key in agents such as Codex, Claude Code, OpenCode and Hermes. API and in-app use share the same credits.

Which operating systems does OpenDesign support?

Per the FAQ, it runs on macOS 11 Big Sur or later (Apple Silicon and Intel) and on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, offered as an installer or a portable zip.

What are alternatives to OpenDesign?

Alternatives include Figma, Lovable, v0, Framer and Canva, which cover design and prototyping with different levels of AI generation.

Sources & verification

Facts on this page come from the official sources below, each with the date we read it. Written by Debuly; the vendor did not review this page.

SourceTypeAccessed
open-design.aiofficial
github.com/nexu-io/open-designrepository
open-design.ai/pricing/pricing
open-design.ai/zh/pricing/pricing
open-design.ai/official

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