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The open-source design tool.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Penpot
Pricing
Open source — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted
Best for
Designers, Developers
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2020
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain

What is Penpot?

Penpot is a ui ux design tool from Penpot. Penpot is a free, open-source design and prototyping tool for teams.

Penpot uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to designers, developers and runs on Web, Self Hosted.

Standout strengths include free & open source, self-hostable, web standards based. Worth weighing: younger than figma, smaller community.

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Pros

  • Free & open source
  • Self-hostable
  • Web standards based

Cons

  • Younger than Figma
  • Smaller community

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Frequently asked questions

What is Penpot?

Penpot is a free, open-source design and prototyping tool for teams.

How much does Penpot cost?

Penpot is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Penpot have a free trial?

Penpot offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Penpot support?

Penpot is available on Web, Self Hosted.