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Penpot

Open-source design and prototyping platform that runs in the browser and can be self-hosted.

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Our verdict

Good for teams and developers who want open-source design software, or who need to host their files on their own servers. Skip it if your team already relies on Figma plugins and files, or you don't want to manage any infrastructure.

What it does well

  • Open source under MPL-2.0, with the code on GitHub
  • Free Professional plan; self-hosting is free too
  • CSS Grid and Flex layouts, components and native design tokens

Where it falls short

  • Browser-based; the desktop app is community-made, not official
  • Self-hosting needs a Linux server and Docker knowledge
  • Paid plans are per editor; Private Server is listed at $50k per year
The Penpot website
The official Penpot website, 16 October 2026.

Penpot calls itself the open-source design platform for teams that need scalable collaboration. It covers UI design with CSS Grid and Flex layouts, interactive prototypes, components, native design tokens and shared libraries, and a code view that uses open standards such as CSS, HTML, SVG and JSON.

You can sign up and use it in the browser at design.penpot.app, or self-host it. Official install options include Docker and a Kubernetes Helm chart. The source code is licensed under MPL-2.0.

Pricing is in USD. The Professional plan is $0 per user per month. Unlimited is $7 per editor per month, capped at $175 per month, with a 14-day trial. Enterprise is $25 per member per month, and Private Server is $50k per year. Self-host Enterprise starts at $950 per month. Discounts for non-profit, education and open-source groups are available on application.

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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money