Overview
Penpot is a free and open-source design and prototyping tool that runs in the browser and stores designs as standard SVG, positioning itself as a design-tool alternative that developers can self-host and that isn't locked to a proprietary file format.
Available On
WebAPI
Key Features
SVG-native file format
Self-hostable / open source
Real-time collaboration
Interactive prototyping
Design-to-code (CSS) inspection
Pros
- Fully open source, including self-hosting for full data control
- No proprietary file lock-in since it's SVG-based
- Free tier is genuinely unrestricted for core use
Cons
- Smaller plugin/template ecosystem than Figma
- Fewer advanced prototyping features than mature competitors
- Performance can lag on very complex files
Pricing Plans
Free (self-hosted or cloud)FREE
Free
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited files
- Real-time collaboration
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Integrations
StorybookGit (via self-hosting)
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Quick Info
Websitepenpot.app
CategoryDesign & Creative
Team SizeSTARTUP
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2021
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits2.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceYes
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