Free, fast wireframing for better learning

Balsamiq helps classrooms bring ideas to life quickly and learn real-world product/UX skills without the complexity. For free.

If you're an individual student, send this to your teacher. If you're a nonprofit, check out Balsamiq for Nonprofits instead.

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How it works

    01. Apply for free use of Balsamiq Cloud: No pop quiz, we promise.
    02. Create your free trial space
    03. Invite your students to join your space
    04. Start wireframing!
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Heads up: We don't offer individual student discounts right now. Here's what you can do instead:

  1. Get your teacher to apply to our free classroom program. (Just send them this page!)
  2. Or, start your 30-day free trial of Balsamiq Cloud. No credit card required.

Why Balsamiq for your classroom?

Apply for free use of Balsamiq Cloud and give your students access to the same tools used by leading product and business professionals. Here's why classrooms around the world love Balsamiq:

It's simple.

Students can start wireframing in minutes, not hours.

It's focused.

Low fidelity keeps ideas flowing, not stuck on details.

It's for everyone.

No design background needed. Really.

It's quick to learn.

More time designing, less time fiddling with software.

It's real-world ready.

The same tool pros use. Set your students up for success.

Perfect for any classroom

From high school hallways to university lecture halls, Balsamiq shines in:

UI/UX
Computer science and Software engineering
Information systems
Business administration
Product management
Entrepreneurship
Web & mobile development
Marketing
Graphic design

About Balsamiq Cloud

Balsamiq Cloud is our web-hosted app. Here's what you need to know:

  • Work in your browser: Compatible with most modern browsers
  • For classes of all sizes: No user limit
  • Built-in assets: Hundreds of UI controls, templates, icons, and markup elements included
  • Optimized for collaboration: Team editing, sharing and reviewing
  • Easy sharing with external users: via link, PDF or PNG

Ready-to-use lesson plans

Surprise, we've done some prep work for you!
Read how you can use Balsamiq in your classroom.

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Product documentation

Your go-to for frequently asked product questions and documentation.

Balsamiq Academy

Our most-loved resources on wireframing, UX, and product thinking-made for lean teams.

Product tutorials

Step-by-step guides to help you wireframe smarter, faster, and with confidence.

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