Grida at a glance
Checked 15 Oct 2026Grida is an open canvas for graphics, image creation and presentations, shipped as Grida Desktop for macOS, Windows and Linux (v0.0.24, 13 Sep 2026). It imports Figma files and SVG, exports multi-page PDF and keeps projects in your own folders. AI uses your own keys or local models via Ollama. Apache-2.0. Still early: its repository guide lists a component/instance model as not done, so it is not yet a full Figma replacement. The repo also contains Grida Forms and Database. Hardware needs are not documented.
RepoQuarry. “Grida.” Checked 15 Oct 2026. https://repoquarry.dev/projects/gridaHow much of Figma does it replace?
1 of 4 jobs. Imports Figma files; no component/instance model yet.
For clickable prototypes and user flows, developer handoff (inspect, whiteboarding (FigJam), see other Figma alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
How much of Canva does it replace?
2 of 5 jobs. Freeform canvas for graphics and presentations; no Canva-style template library documented.
For brand kits (shared colours, online whiteboards, print designs (posters, see other Canva alternatives. You may also need to build an interface, an API server and hosting yourself.
Facts, with sources
Every answer links to where we found it. We read the documentation; we did not install it.
Keep your projects in your own folders. Bring your own provider keys for AI, or use supported local text models with Ollama.github.com · grida#readme ↗ 1d ago
Bring your own provider keys for AI, or use supported local text models with Ollama.github.com · grida#readme ↗ 1d ago
Download for macOS (Apple Silicon) Download for macOS (Intel-based Macs) Download for Windows (x64)grida.co · downloads ↗ 1d ago