Free, fast wireframing for social impact

Balsamiq helps nonprofits and do-gooders bring ideas to life quickly and create real-world impact without the complexity. For free.

(If you're a teacher, check out Balsamiq for Education instead.)

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How it works

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Apply for free use of Balsamiq Cloud

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Create your free trial space

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Invite your team and other stakeholders

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Create a new project or projects

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Start wireframing!

Why Balsamiq for your nonprofit?

Apply for free use of Balsamiq Cloud and give your team access to the same tools used by leading organizations worldwide. Here's why nonprofits love Balsamiq:

It's simple.

Start wireframing in minutes, not hours.

It's focused.

Low-fidelity keeps ideas flowing, not stuck on details.

It's for non-designers.

No design background needed. Really.

It's quick to learn.

More time changing your community, less time fiddling with software.

It's real-world ready.

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

Perfect for any nonprofit, do-gooder, or volunteer

From grassroots initiatives to international NGOs, Balsamiq shines in wireframing for:

Website redesigns
Mobile app interfaces
Donor portal mockups
Volunteer management dashboards
Campaign landing
Information system
Grant proposal
Online donation forms
Member directory interfaces
Event registration pages

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 organizations 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 resources

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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