Penpot
Open-source design and prototyping platform that runs in the browser and can be self-hosted.
Free plan available
Our verdict
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
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