Draw Things vs Open Design
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Draw Things
7.0Run Stable Diffusion locally
Open Design
8.0Local-first, agent-native design tool
| Metric | Draw Things | Open Design |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.0K | 502 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.3K | 1.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 5.2K | 2.5K |
| Version | 26.1013.0-9bb6696f | 0.25.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 380 | 65.9K |
| GitHub Forks | 39 | 7.4K |
| Open Issues | 39 | 416 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 10, 2023 | Jun 16, 2026 |
Reviews
Draw Things
Draw Things enables local Stable Diffusion image generation, offering offline AI capabilities. It supports cross-platform use, benefiting artists and designers seeking offline image creation.
Runs Stable Diffusion locally to generate images on macOS and iPad.
Pros
- + Local AI image generation
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source under GPL-3.0
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - Some technical challenges reported
Open Design
Open Design is a local-first, open-source design tool that integrates AI agents for design tasks, offering a modern alternative to traditional design software. It supports multi-platform prototyping, design systems, and seamless exports, benefiting designers and developers seeking a collaborative, AI-driven workflow.
Open Design provides a local-first design environment that leverages AI agents for creating and prototyping designs across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
Pros
- + Integration with AI agents like Claude Code and OpenClaw for design tasks
- + Local-first approach with comprehensive export capabilities
- + Support for multiple design systems and platforms
Cons
- - Early release status may lead to instability
- - Steep learning curve for new users