What is Penpot?
Penpot is an ui & web design tool and completely free. The open-source Figma — design and prototype with no seat fees. We rate it 8.5/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (MPL-2.0), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
Penpot at a glance
| Category | UI & Web Design |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ MPL-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | ★ 35k |
| Our score | 8.5/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate Penpot
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (MPL-2.0) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 35k GitHub stars.
Penpot FAQ
Is Penpot free?
Yes. Penpot is completely free to use.
Is Penpot open source?
Yes — Penpot is open source under the MPL-2.0 license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best Penpot alternatives?
We track 5 other ui & web design tools you can compare with Penpot in the directory.
How do we rate Penpot?
We score Penpot 8.5 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
