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Penpot

Penpot

Penpot is the first open-source design and prototyping platform for cross-domain teams, offering full browser-based functionality with SVG standards. Built for designers and developers who value collaboration, flexibility, and freedom from vendor lock-in.

Free plan available

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Features

Browser-based design with no installation required
Open web standards using SVG format
Real-time collaboration for teams
Interactive prototyping and animations
Design systems and component libraries
Self-hosting option available

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Completely free and open-source with no paywalls
  • +Works directly with web standards (SVG, CSS)
  • +No vendor lock-in with exportable files
  • +Can be self-hosted for complete data control

Cons

  • -Smaller plugin ecosystem compared to established competitors
  • -Fewer third-party integrations than Figma or Sketch
  • -Learning curve for users accustomed to other design tools
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Pricing

PlanPriceFeatures
Free$0/moUnlimited projects and files, Unlimited collaborators, Real-time collaboration, Self-hosting option, All design and prototyping features, Community support
Self-HostedFreeComplete control over data, Deploy on your own infrastructure, Customizable instance, All features included, No usage limits

Quick Info

Category
Design Tools
Starting Price
Free
Features
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