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Is Balsamiq still free for open source? No.

Balsamiq’s free-for-open-source offer has been discontinued (last checked 2026-07-06). The record below is kept for reference.
FOS-0015 DISCONTINUED confirmed gone 2026-07-06
In the graveyard. Kept on the record so you don’t waste an application, the dedicated program is gone.

Balsamiq

Balsamiq Wireframes (free licenses for open source)
design
What it was
Historically, free Balsamiq Wireframes licenses granted to open source projects (part of Balsamiq's long-running "free licenses for do-gooders" program alongside nonprofits and classrooms). No longer offered.
How to apply
No longer possible; the former application page is gone.
Provenance
Checked 2026-07-06: program page gone or offer withdrawn. Retained for the record.
no application path, alternatives below

Still-active alternatives

FOS-0099 Icons8design Free Icons8 graphics for established open source projects, the license page states "Established… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
What you get
Free Icons8 graphics for established open source projects, the license page states "Established open-source projects can get our graphics for free. For you, we'll open-source the needed resources." (Distinct from the generic free tier, which requires a visible link/attribution to icons8.com everywhere assets are used.)
Applies to
the project , not individual maintainers
Requirements
no stated requirements
How to apply
Contact the Icons8 support team via the "Contact us" link on the license page.
Provenance
Confirmed against icons8.com/license on 2026-09-07, matched anchor “projects can get our graphics for free”.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →
FOS-0186 Zeplindesign The monthly Basic, 3 Pack plan free for one year, a personal workspace, up to 3 active projects, and… ACTIVE verified 2026-09-07 ›
What you get
The monthly Basic, 3 Pack plan free for one year, a personal workspace, up to 3 active projects, and unlimited members.
Applies to
contributors
Requirements
no stated requirements
How to apply
Fill out the Typeform application linked from the support article ("Apply now").
Provenance
Confirmed against support.zeplin.io/en/articles/3411436-zeplin-for-education-ngos-and-open-source-community on 2026-09-07, matched anchor “Zeplin for Education, NGOs, and Open Source community”.
Open program page ↗Check your repo →

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