Penpot

Open-source, browser-based design and prototyping tool that can be self-hosted, with CSS flex/grid layouts and native design tokens. It suits teams wanting Figma-like workflows without vendor lock-in; the free cloud plan allows up to 8 members per team. Penpot has no built-in generative AI; instead it offers a free, open MCP server so external agents can read and edit files, and releases ship monthly (2.18 on 23 Sept 2026).

Information

Type: Design app
Usage: 1.1%
Platform
Cost: $ 84
Pricing: Unlimited, $7/editor/month (capped at $175/month); Professional cloud plan is free

Features

FreeFree plan

AINo built-in AI; free MCP server for agents

OfflineBrowser only; self-hosting possible

Pen ToolVector path/pen tool

CollaborationReal-time multiplayer editing

CommentsComments, now in design workspace

HandoffInspect tab with CSS/SVG/HTML code

ArtboardsMultiple boards per page

SymbolsComponents with variants

3D TransformNo 3D transforms

ResponsiveFlex and grid layout, constraints

PrototypingInteractive prototyping with flows

Penpot is a UI Design tool for Web and Linux. A paid plan costs about $84 a year, and there is a free plan. In our comparison it supports pen Tool, collaboration, comments, handoff, artboards, symbols, responsive and prototyping. AI is only partly supported. It does not offer offline and 3D Transform.

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