open-pencil
The premium Open Source alternative to Figma
🎯 Best for:Designers looking for AI-assisted workflows without SaaS lock-in.
What is open-pencil?
Replaces Figma with a collaborative design platform featuring integrated generative AI for layout and asset creation. It uses a browser-based engine to handle vector graphics and real-time prototyping.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptUI/UX & Prototyping
Why open-pencil?
- • AI-native features
- • No per-seat pricing
- • Extensible architecture
Limitations
- • Early stage stability
- • Smaller plugin ecosystem
- • Hardware intensive
3/6/2026
Last Update
148
Forks
18
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Figma)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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