Penpot

Free and open-source, self-hosted or cloud

About Penpot

Penpot is the first open-source design and prototyping platform built for cross-functional teams. It uses open web standards (SVG) and can be self-hosted. Free to use with no per-editor pricing model — a breath of fresh air compared to Figma.

Highlights

• ✓ Completely free — no per-editor pricing
• ✓ Open-source and self-hostable
• ✓ Uses open web standards (SVG)
• ✓ Real-time collaboration like Figma

Limitations

• ✗ Smaller plugin ecosystem
• ✗ Less polished than Figma for complex prototyping
• ✗ Fewer community resources and templates

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