Penpot

Open-source design and prototyping you can self-host.

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About Penpot

Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping platform that runs in the browser and uses open web standards such as SVG, CSS and HTML under the hood. Designers get components, flex and grid layouts, prototyping and real-time collaboration, while developers can inspect designs and get code that maps closely to how the web works. Teams can use the free hosted version or self-host it with Docker to keep files on their own servers. It is a common choice for organizations that want a Figma-style workflow without vendor lock-in or per-seat licensing.

Best for: Teams that want a Figma-like tool without lock-in.

What works

Open source and self-hostable
Built on open web standards
Real-time collaboration

Why people leave

Smaller plugin and community ecosystem
Fewer advanced prototyping features

Top Penpot alternatives

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1
Figma
Industry-standard tool with the largest plugin and community ecosystem.
68.8
2
Sketch
Native Mac app with mature symbols and offline editing.
64.8
3
UXPin
Prototypes built from real coded React components, for teams who want Penpot's design-to-code link pushed further.
57.2
4
Canva
Template-based design for marketing graphics.
52.6
5
Framer
Design on a canvas and publish it as a live website directly, skipping the developer handoff Penpot leads to.
47.8

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Penpot: common questions

Is Penpot free?

Yes. Penpot is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is Penpot open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at penpot/penpot. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does Penpot run on?

Penpot is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to Penpot?

The highest-ranked Penpot alternatives right now are Figma, Sketch and UXPin. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Penpot facts

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Open source: Yes; Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: MPL-2.0 (Mozilla Public License 2.0).”
Self-hosting: Yes; Checked Oct 24, 2026penpot.app(opens source in a new tab); “Product Self-host AI Workflows Features Release notes Integration & API”
Price: Free; Checked Oct 24, 2026penpot.app(opens source in a new tab); “Diaries Help Center Pricing Contact Sales Log In Sign up for free Contact Sales Transparent pricing Design without limits and”