penrose

The premium Open Source alternative to Lucidchart

🎯 Best for:Scientists and educators creating complex mathematical illustrations.

What is penrose?

A text-based alternative to Lucidchart or manual SVG creation for mathematical diagrams. It uses a domain-specific language to automatically layout complex visual representations of notation.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptGraphic Design & Illustration

Why penrose?

  • High-quality SVG output
  • Separation of content and style
  • Automated layout

Limitations

  • Custom DSL learning curve
  • Slow rendering for complex scenes
  • Limited GUI
3/6/2026
Last Update
354
Forks
187
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Lucidchart)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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