penpot

The premium Open Source alternative to Figma

🎯 Best for:Design teams seeking developer-friendly tools and data sovereignty.
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What is penpot?

Replaces Figma with a collaborative design tool built on open standards. It uses SVG as its native format to ensure high fidelity between design and code.

Tech Stack
ClojureUI/UX & Prototyping

Why penpot?

  • SVG native
  • Self-hostable
  • Developer friendly

Limitations

  • Fewer plugins than Figma
  • No offline mode
  • Performance on large files
3/6/2026
Last Update
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MPL-2.0
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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