Wireframe without the friction. Balsamiq is the fast, low-fidelity wireframing tool for product, tech, and business minds. Sketch, test, refine your UI—fast.

Balsamiq is the fast, low-fidelity wireframing tool for lean product teams. Sketch, test, and refine UI ideas effortlessly. Try it free today!

Download the desktop version of Balsamiq. Works offline, one-time purchase.

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New to Balsamiq? Start here. Balsamiq is a user interface design tool for creating wireframes (sometimes called mockups or low-fidelity prototypes).. You can use it to generate digital sketches of your idea or concept for an application or website, and to facilitate discussion and understanding before any code is written.

Let's get you set up with Balsamiq for Desktop, our downloadable version, and create your first wireframes. In this article, we'll help you install the tool on your macOS or Windows machine.

Basic concepts and terminology Here are some of the basic components of Balsamiq: UI Control - A standard user interface "widget" (e.g., Button, Image, Dialog Window). The building blocks of any wireframe. Canvas - The grid-lined area where UI Controls are placed.; UI Library - A row of UI Controls that can be dragged onto the Canvas.; Property Inspector - A configuration panel …

Now let's create some wireframes! In this section, we'll go through the basic and more advanced features available in Balsamiq. From using hundreds of (carefully curated) built-in UI controls, icons, and templates to creating re-usable symbols, we got you covered.

Balsamiq for Desktop is our offline-friendly wireframing tool for Windows and Mac.. We're phasing it out soon, but it's still available for a limited time.. It comes with a 30-day trial. After that, you'll need a license to keep editing. You can always view BMPR files for free, even after the trial ends.

Balsamiq pricing is simple: pay per project, invite unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no surprises—just fast, easy wireframing starting at $12/month.