Free Figma UI Kits: 15 Design Libraries I Actually Use
Key Takeaways
- I've tested over 60 free Figma UI kits—this list includes only the ones I've used in real projects without hitting paywalls or broken components
- The best kits save 20–40% of mockup time by providing pre-built autolayout components, color variables, and responsive grids
- Most kits on this list are updated for Figma's 2024 features (variables, prototyping, and component properties)
- Avoid kits with more than 200 components in a single page—they slow down your file and make navigation a pain
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I've been working in product design for about eight years now, and I've probably tried more free Figma UI kits than I'd like to admit. Some are brilliant. Others are just a bunch of rectangles grouped together with no autolayout and a promise that "components are coming soon." This list is the stuff I actually keep in my team's shared library.
What Makes a Free Figma UI Kit Worth Your Time
Before I share the kits, here's how I judge them:
- Do they use Figma's native features? Autolayout, variants, component properties, and local variables. If a kit from 2023 still uses manual resizing, skip it.
- Are the components actually reusable? A good kit has a master component for buttons, inputs, cards, and navigation—not just one-off screens.
- Is the licensing clear? Most free kits are MIT or CC0, but some restrict commercial use. I mention licenses where I know them.
The 15 Kits That Made the Cut
I've grouped them by type so you can jump to what you need.
Design System Kits
These are full-fledged design systems with typography, color tokens, icons, and interactive components.
1. Untitled UI (Free Version)
- 2,400+ components in the full version, but the free tier gives you 500+ essential ones
- Includes light/dark mode variables, responsive grids, and a complete icon set
- License: MIT (free tier)
- Best for: SaaS dashboards and web apps
2. Ant Design System for Figma
- Based on the popular React UI library—translates directly to dev handoff
- 300+ components, all with autolayout and variants
- Includes form elements, data tables, navigation, and notification patterns
- License: MIT
3. Material 3 Design Kit (by Google)
- Official Google kit, updated to Material 3 with dynamic color
- Includes 200+ components, typography scales, and elevation tokens
- Perfect for Android apps, but the web components are solid too
- License: Apache 2.0
4. Bootstrap 5 UI Kit
- 1,200+ components matching Bootstrap's grid and utility classes
- Includes modals, tooltips, dropdowns, and form validation states
- License: MIT
- I use this when clients insist on Bootstrap for the frontend—saves me from rebuilding components from scratch
Wireframe Libraries
These are low-fidelity kits for early-stage sketching and user flow mapping.
5. Wireframe Kit by Frames X
- 500+ wireframe components, all black-and-white
- Includes flow arrows, sticky notes, and device frames - License: CC0 (free for commercial use)
- I've used this for three client projects—speeds up user testing by about 30%
6. UI8 Wireframe Kit (Free Sample)
- 100+ components, but the paid version has 800+
- The free sample includes navigation, forms, and cards - License: Personal use only
7. Paper Wireframe Kit
- Hand-drawn style wireframes that look like sketchbook doodles
- 150+ components, including checkboxes, sliders, and maps
- License: MIT
- Great for early feedback sessions where you want stakeholders to focus on structure, not polish
Component Sets
These are focused libraries for specific UI elements—if you just need buttons, inputs, or data tables.
8. Tailwind CSS UI Components (Free)
- 400+ components styled with Tailwind classes
- Includes buttons, cards, forms, navigation, and modals
- License: MIT
- The components use Tailwind's spacing scale, so they match Tailwind projects perfectly
9. Shadcn UI Components (Community Port)
- Based on the popular shadcn/ui React library
- 50+ components with dark mode and RTL support
- License: MIT
- Not officially maintained by shadcn, but the community version is surprisingly polished
10. Figma Components - Form Elements
- 80+ form components: text fields, selects, checkboxes, radio buttons, date pickers, and file uploads
- All with state variants (default, hover, focus, error, disabled)
- License: CC0
- I use this as a base for any form-heavy project—saves about 15 hours per project
Mockup Files
These are pre-built screens you can drop content into, useful for presentations and client reviews.
11. Free Dashboard Mockup (by Flowbase)
- 5 pre-built dashboard screens (analytics, ecommerce, project management, CRM, settings)
- Includes 30+ components you can remix
- License: MIT
- I've used the analytics dashboard mockup for three different pitch decks—just change the colors and data
12. SaaS Landing Page Mockup
- 10+ pre-built landing page sections: hero, features, testimonials, pricing, FAQ, footer
- Responsive versions for desktop, tablet, and mobile
- License: CC0
13. Ecommerce Mobile App Mockup
- 8 screens: home, product list, product detail, cart, checkout, profile, search, orders
- Includes onboarding and empty states
- License: Personal use only
Special Mentions
14. Open UI Icons - 1,500+ icons as vector layers, not images. License: MIT. I use these in every project—they're clean and consistent.
15. Free Avatar Library - 100+ avatar illustrations with skin tones and hairstyles. License: CC0.
How I Choose Which Kit to Use
| Project Type | Recommended Kit | Time Saved |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaaS dashboard | Untitled UI or Ant Design | 30–40% |
| Mobile app (Android) | Material 3 | 25–35% |
| Web app (Bootstrap) | Bootstrap 5 UI Kit | 20–30% |
| Early wireframes | Wireframe Kit by Frames X | 15–25% |
| Client pitch | Free Dashboard Mockup | 10–20% |
Where to Find More (Without Getting Burned)
- Figma Community: Filter by "Free" and sort by "Most used"—but check the update date. Anything older than 6 months might be broken.
- GitHub: Search "figma ui kit free"—you'll find MIT-licensed kits with version control
- Design resources sites: UI8, Freebiesbug, and Pixelbuddha have curated collections, but always verify the license
FAQ
Q: Can I use free Figma UI kits for commercial projects?
A: It depends on the license. Most kits on this list are MIT or CC0, which allow commercial use. But always check the license file inside the kit. Some free versions only allow personal use, and you'd need to buy the full version for client work.
Q: How do I avoid Figma file bloat when using UI kits?
A: Only import the pages you need. Most kits come with 10–20 pages. I delete 80% of them on import. Also, use the "Detach instance" option for components you customize—keeps the file size down.
Q: What if a kit doesn't have autolayout?
A: Skip it. Manual resizing wastes time, especially when you're building responsive designs. If the kit is otherwise perfect, I'll spend 30 minutes adding autolayout to the most-used components. But honestly, there are enough good kits with autolayout that you don't need to bother.