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Frame0 vs ExcalidrawZ

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Frame0

6.0
Productivity

Wireframing tool

ExcalidrawZ

8.0
Media & Design

Excalidraw client

Metric Frame0 ExcalidrawZ
Category Productivity Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 7 225
90-day Installs 28 677
365-day Installs 161 2.0K
Version 1.6.0 1.7.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1 1.0K
GitHub Forks - 50
Open Issues - 50
License MIT
Language Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 3mo ago
First Seen Sep 19, 2025 Sep 29, 2024

Reviews

Frame0

Frame0 is a wireframing tool designed for quick and intuitive app idea sketching. It emphasizes a hand-drawn style for efficient prototype design, ideal for designers and developers seeking a stress-free wireframing experience.

Frame0 allows users to create wireframes and prototypes with a hand-drawn aesthetic for app design.

Pros

  • + Encourages quick, stress-free wireframing with a hand-drawn style.
  • + Potentially saves time compared to more complex design tools.
  • + Low learning curve, accessible for non-design experts.

Cons

  • - Limited community support and transparency regarding licensing.
  • - Lack of auto-updates and sparse user engagement.

ExcalidrawZ

ExcalidrawZ offers a native macOS experience for Excalidraw, leveraging SwiftUI for a smooth design. Ideal for designers and educators seeking a desktop version of the popular drawing tool.

Provides a native Excalidraw experience on macOS using SwiftUI.

Pros

  • + Native macOS experience with SwiftUI.
  • + Open-source under MIT license.
  • + Actively maintained with recent commits.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Open issues may affect functionality.