Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to DesignDir

A curated directory of essential tools for designers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. DesignDir launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   webdesigner.tools▲318

   Find & List Top Designer Tools

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Design Resources▲273

   A curated list of tools in one place to help designers

   2020 · designresourc.es · its alternatives →

3. 3
   thedirectory.io▲101

   A collaborative directory of design agencies

   2016 · thedirectory.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Webdesign Toolbox▲88

   Curated tools for web designers, coders, and web strategists

   2020 · webdesigntoolbox.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Stackradar▲691

   The best tools on the internet, curated

   2024 · stackradar.co · its alternatives →

6. 6
   AI Tools Directory▲171

   Discover best tools, products for designers & developers

   2024 · dessign.net · its alternatives →

7. 7
   DesignBetter.Co, from InVision▲951

   The essential guide to product design and design thinking

   2017 · designbetterpodcast.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Curated Design▲391

   Web design inspiration catalog for creators

   2023 · curated.design · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Toolr▲134

   All the tools you need in one place

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    DesignBase▲244

    Curated free design resources in one place

    2018 · felixjoy.co · its alternatives →

11. 11
    1000.tools▲550

    The 1000 best tools and deals

    2023 · 1000.tools · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Readinglist.design▲363

    A directory of books every designer should read and why 🎨

    2018 · readinglist.design · its alternatives →

13. 13
    webdesignrepo V2▲121

    A curation of the best webdesign tools and resources

    2016 · ruto77kita.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Toolstash▲54

    Largest growing directory of tools & resources for designers

    2024 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Curated▲59

    Directory of design knowledge for product people

    2019 · trader-forex.co · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Designer List▲370

    Global directory of product designers

    2015 · muz.li · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Tools for Makers▲379

    A hand-curated directory of tools for indie makers.

    2018 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    DesignValley▲300

    Discover, vote and share your favorite design tools 🥇

    2020 · designvalley.club · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Design DB▲221

    A hand-curated database of the best freebies for designers.

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    designdirectory.io▲8

    Thousands of resources across all design disciplines

    Jan 2026 · designdirectory.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    DesignGapp▲193

    Design documentation for projects and styleguides.

    2019 · designgapp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Latinxs Who Design▲259

    A directory of thriving Latinxs in the design industry.

    2018 · latinxswhodesign.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Designers Lobby▲100

    All your design resources and tools in one place

    2022 · designerslobby.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Best Designs▲264

    Featuring the best of web design.

    2015 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →