Best Device Mockup Generators (2026)
For a single framed image, a free 2D tool is enough; for promo videos or angled renders you need a 3D tool such as Rotato or Previewed. This list sorts mockup generators by what they output, using facts from their own sites.
Disclosure: we make AppShotEditor and list it first. The others are in no particular order of quality; each has a “best for” line, and facts come from each tool’s own site as of October 2026.
How we compared
- Output: 2D image, 3D render, or video.
- Device range and freshness.
- Free plan and licence.
1. AppShotEditor (ours)
Free browser editor that keeps every screen as layers, with an open Agent Skill for coding agents.
- Free plan:
- Editor, phone frames and single-screen export; no signup
- Paid:
- Starter $29/yr, Pro $59/yr, Studio $129/yr
- Watermark:
- None
- Platform:
- Web (any modern browser)
Best for: free, editable sets and agent-drafted screenshots. Not for: built-in translation or direct store upload.
2. Previewed
Previewed is a browser-based mockup generator for 2D and 3D device mockups, panoramic store screenshots and app promo videos.
- Free plan:
- Lite: unlimited 2D exports at 720p, CC attribution licence
- Paid:
- Plus $9.99 one-time; Pro $19/mo ($228/yr)
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Web
Best for: You need 3D renders or promo videos.
Previewed vs AppShotEditor →3. Rotato
Rotato is a 3D mockup generator and animator for Mac (with a web beta) that renders app designs on 3D devices.
- Free plan:
- Unlimited free trial, no card
- Paid:
- On its pricing page (not stated on the home page)
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Mac (macOS 11+); web version in public beta
Best for: You need 3D animations or cinematic renders.
Rotato vs AppShotEditor →4. MockUPhone
MockUPhone is a free web tool by Skymakers that wraps a screenshot in a phone or tablet frame.
- Free plan:
- Free
- Paid:
- Free (no paid tier mentioned)
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Web
Best for: You only need one framed image fast.
MockUPhone vs AppShotEditor →5. Shotsnapp
Shotsnapp is a web tool for putting app and website designs into device mockups to share or download.
- Free plan:
- Basic: one object per canvas, free templates, PNG/JPEG
- Paid:
- Pro $48 for one year (“Pay once. No subscriptions.”)
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Web (app.shotsnapp.com)
Best for: You need general mockups for a website or social post.
Shotsnapp vs AppShotEditor →6. Framous
Framous is a Mac app for adding device frames to screenshots, sold on the Mac App Store.
- Free plan:
- Not stated on their site
- Paid:
- Set in the Mac App Store (not stated on its site)
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Mac app (Mac App Store)
Best for: You only need frames around screenshots on a Mac.
Framous vs AppShotEditor →7. Placeit
Placeit is a template marketplace (mockups, designs, videos) with an unlimited-download subscription.
- Free plan:
- Free account (limits not stated)
- Paid:
- Unlimited subscription from $7.47/mo
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Web
Best for: You need lifestyle mockups or brand assets beyond screenshots.
Placeit vs AppShotEditor →8. Smartmockups
Smartmockups was a mockup generator; as of October 2026, smartmockups.com redirects (301) to Canva’s mockups page.
- Free plan:
- Not stated on their site
- Paid:
- Canva plans apply
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Now part of Canva (canva.com/mockups)
Best for: You already design everything in Canva.
Smartmockups vs AppShotEditor →9. Canva
Canva is a general-purpose design tool with a free plan, paid Pro and Business plans, and a mockups feature (formerly Smartmockups).
- Free plan:
- Free plan with an account
- Paid:
- Pro and Business plans (prices vary by region; see canva.com/pricing)
- Watermark:
- Not stated on their site
- Platform:
- Web, desktop and mobile apps
Best for: Your team already designs everything in Canva.
Canva vs AppShotEditor →
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free device mockup generator?
For one framed phone image, MockUPhone is free. AppShotEditor’s phone frames are free too and add headlines and store sizes. Previewed’s free Lite plan exports 2D at 720p.
Which mockup tools do 3D and video?
Rotato (3D animation, up to 8K) and Previewed (3D snapshots, MP4 promo videos), as of October 2026.
Where did Smartmockups go?
smartmockups.com now redirects to Canva’s mockups page.