OpenDesign
OpenDesign is an open-source design workspace that uses local coding agents to make runnable design files.
What OpenDesign is
OpenDesign is an open-source design workspace that uses local coding agents to make runnable design files. It can create prototypes, landing pages, slide decks, dashboards, brand systems, images, and HTML video, with clickable prototypes and HTML or code exports. The site lists 152+ design systems and a library of templates and skills. It supports 17 first-party bring-your-own-key adapters, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, OpenCode, and Qwen; its API also works with Codex, Claude Code, DSH, OpenCode, and Hermes using an OpenDesign API key. The desktop app, daemon, and skill runtime run on your machine, and generated files are stored in the project directory. OpenDesign says it has no server of its own and only sends prompts and skill context to the provider for the keys you supply. The app supports macOS 11 or newer on Apple Silicon or Intel, and Windows 10 or 11 x64. Unused credits expire at each billing cycle.
Good
- Creates runnable files across several design formats.
- Includes clickable prototypes and HTML or code exports.
- Supports 17 first-party BYOK adapters.
- Desktop runtime and artifacts stay on your machine.
- Apache-2.0 code can be forked and self-hosted.
Watch out
- Free plan has no recurring OpenDesign model credits.
- Unused model credits do not roll over.
- Desktop app requires macOS 11+ or Windows 10/11 x64.
Who it suits
OpenDesign suits creators, designers, engineers, solo builders, product managers, and marketing users who want to make runnable design assets with local agents. It may also suit people who want to self-host or adapt an Apache-2.0 project.
Verdict
OpenDesign combines local agent workflows with a broad set of design outputs and integrations. Check the credit terms and desktop requirements against your workflow before choosing a paid plan.
Plans and prices
From OpenDesign's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | local coding agent or BYOK · no recurring OpenDesign model credits · community support |
| Go | $8 a month | up to $120 monthly Design Plan credits · 10 concurrent tasks · API access · 162+ skills · 152+ design systems · email support · 20% off first month; $10/month renewal; yearly $7/month billed $84/year |
| Plus | $16 a month | up to $180 monthly credits · 20 concurrent tasks · API access · publishing and share links · 162+ skills · 152+ design systems · email support · 20% off first month; $20/month renewal; yearly $14/month billed $168/year |
| Team | $63 a month | shared projects, design systems and plugins · owner/admin/member roles · view/comment access · creator-only editing · 40% off; $105 standard per seat; minimum 3 seats; example 3-seat total $189/month or $2,268/year |
| Pro | $70 a month | up to $480 monthly credits · 30 concurrent tasks · API access · publishing and share links · 162+ skills · 152+ design systems · priority email support · 30% off first month; $100/month renewal; yearly $60/month billed $720/year |
| Max | $120 a month | up to $900 monthly credits · 30 concurrent tasks · peak-time priority compute · dedicated customer success · creator/developer support · 40% off first month; $200/month renewal; yearly $98/month billed $1,176/year |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | shared team design system · real-time collaboration · multi-user editing · project/artifact library · permissions · unified billing · SSO/SAML · priority support |
The facts
Each one read from OpenDesign's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Agent adapters
- The FAQ lists 17 first-party adapters including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Qwen, Kimi and others.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Agent integrations
- OpenDesign supports 17 first-party BYOK adapters including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI, OpenCode, Qwen and others.checked 1 Oct 2026
- API
- Personal paid tiers include an OpenDesign API key usable with Codex, Claude Code, DSH, OpenCode and Hermes, sharing the same credit pool as the app.checked 15 Oct 2026
- API integrations
- The OpenDesign API can be used with Codex, Claude Code, DSH, OpenCode and Hermes through an OpenDesign API key.checked 1 Oct 2026
- BYOK
- Users can connect provider keys and endpoints directly; provider billing applies and OpenDesign credits are not consumed.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Changelog: latest release
- Version 0.24.1 was released September 24, 2026 with a Design Plan combining monthly model allowance, API access and starter credits.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Changelog: reliability
- Version 0.24.0 added conversation-thread retention, persistent previews, richer answer cards and a Windows first-launch connection fix.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Only the prompt and skill context are sent to the provider whose keys the user supplies, and OpenDesign says it has no server of its own.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Design systems
- The product advertises more than 152 design systems and allows systems to be created from websites, GitHub repositories or Figma material.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop requirements
- Official downloads target macOS 11 or newer on Apple Silicon or Intel and Windows 10 or 11 x64.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Developer requirements
- The source quickstart requires Node.js 24, pnpm 10.33.2, Git and a compatible coding agent; Node 22 is unsupported.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The project publishes a three-command quickstart, contributor guide, skills documentation, troubleshooting material and a Docker runbook.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Supported outputs include standalone HTML, PDF and PNG, with editable PowerPoint export for decks.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Hosted mode
- OpenDesign Cloud provides hosted models without installing the desktop app, but requires an OpenDesign account and plan credits.checked 15 Oct 2026
- License
- OpenDesign is released under the Apache-2.0 open-source license.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Limit: early maturity
- Toolin's review characterizes the product as 0.x software, reports an unsigned Windows installer and says polish trails Claude Design.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: expiring credits
- Unused OpenDesign model credits reset each billing cycle and do not roll over.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: infrastructure boundary
- OpenDesign does not provide managed hosting, domains, a CMS, ecommerce backend or production database.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: no Figma export
- The homepage states that Figma export is unavailable, although local Figma files can inform design context.checked 15 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- App-store distinction
- An Apple App Store listing named OpenDesignAI is a separate iPhone/iPad app by developer Ryan Joshua Fermoselle, with one 5.0 rating, rather than the Powerformer desktop product.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The downloadable desktop app supports macOS 11 or newer on Apple Silicon or Intel and Windows 10 or 11 x64.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- There is no Linux desktop build on the download page, but Linux users can run the project from source.checked 15 Oct 2026
Money
- Billing limits
- OpenDesign model credits reset each billing cycle and unused credits do not roll over.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Limit: billing complaint
- A GitHub issue reports five rapid charges of about $84.01 each for one attempted subscription or recharge and requests investigation and refund.checked 15 Oct 2026
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