Penpot
FreeFree open-source design tool built on web standards — self-hostable Figma alternative
🎨UI/UX DesignAbout Penpot
Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping tool that runs in the browser and stores designs as SVG — web standards, not proprietary formats. The self-hosted option gives organizations complete data control. The interface is familiar to Figma users. Components and shared libraries work similarly to Figma. Grid layouts follow CSS Grid standards. Free and open source with a hosted version at penpot.app. Compare to Figma (more polished, proprietary), Sketch (Mac only, paid). Best for: privacy-conscious organizations and teams that need a fully open-source, self-hostable design tool.
What's Great
- ✓100% open source — no vendor lock-in
- ✓Self-hostable for complete data sovereignty
- ✓SVG-based designs using web standards
- ✓Real-time collaboration on self-hosted instance
Watch Out For
- !Less polished than Figma — some UX rough edges
- !Plugin ecosystem far smaller than Figma
- !Requires infrastructure management for self-hosted deployment
Common Use Cases
A European company self-hosts Penpot to meet GDPR requirements for design files
An open source project designs UI without paying for Figma licenses
Best For
Pricing Model
Free
100% free to use — no credit card required.
Category
UI/UX Design
Interface design tools for creating digital products, apps, and websites.
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