balsamiq-wireframes
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Description:
UI wireframing tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.8.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @balsamiq  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: wireframing ui-design prototyping ux mockups
Install: brew install --cask balsamiq-wireframes
About:
Balsamiq Wireframes is a rapid low-fidelity UI wireframing tool that reproduces the experience of sketching on a notepad. It allows designers, developers, and product managers to quickly sketch out interface ideas and focus on structure and user flow. The tool enforces simplicity, preventing teams from getting bogged down in visual details too early.
Key Features:
  • Low-fidelity sketching style to focus on structure
  • Drag-and-drop UI components and icons
  • Clickable prototypes for user testing
  • Cloud collaboration via myBalsamiq
  • Export to PNG, PDF, and user testing mode
Use Cases:
  • Rapid prototyping of web and mobile app interfaces
  • User story mapping and workflow visualization
  • Collaborative brainstorming sessions with stakeholders
Alternatives:
  • Figma – High-fidelity design tool with advanced vector editing and prototyping
  • Balsamiq Cloud – Balsamiq's web-based collaborative platform alternative to desktop
  • Whimsical – Visual workspace with wireframing, flowcharts, and sticky notes
Version History
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Sep 17, 2025 3:37pm 4.8.5 0 VERSION_BUMP 0c4c0362