Penpot
Design and prototype in the browser, open source.
New to this? What open source means and how to read this page.
What it is
A web-based design and prototyping tool built around open web standards, with real-time collaboration. You can use their hosted version or self-host.
Good for
UI design, prototypes and design handoff for teams that want no seat fees.
The catch
The plugin and template ecosystem is smaller than Figma's. If your team already lives in Figma files, moving takes real effort.
Facts checked on 12 October 2026. We have not yet run a hands-on test of this tool. When we do, it gets a "Tested" mark here. Approximate US list prices for an individual plan, from third-party price trackers checked on 12 Oct 2026. Monthly billing where it exists. Regions, taxes and promotions change them. Confirm at the vendor before you decide.
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