The Figma alternative people pick when they want the source code too. Penpot is an open source, browser-based design and prototyping tool that works with SVG and is often named as a Figma alternative. The pricing page lists a free plan with unlimited projects, unlimited files, up to 8 editors, unlimited storage and 7 days of version history. Unlimited costs $7 a month ($84 a year) for unlimited editors, 10GB of storage and 30 days of history. Enterprise costs $25 a month ($300 a year) for 25GB and 90 days. Private Server costs $50,000 a year for custom infrastructure, 10TB of storage and a self-hosting option. G2 shows 10 reviews that praise an intuitive interface and the open source approach, while noting missing automatic arrangement and lag in Firefox. A r/web_design user says Figma feels smoother on large files. It suits teams that want an open source design tool and can accept a smaller ecosystem.
Free tier quotas
Plan
Free, listed as Professional at $0
Projects and files
Unlimited
Editors
Up to 8
Storage
Unlimited
Version history
7 days
Unlimited plan
$7 per month, $84 per year
Enterprise plan
$25 per month, $300 per year
Last sniffed Oct 13, 2026. Always confirm on the official pricing page.
👍 Good boy
+The free plan lists unlimited projects, files and storage with up to 8 editors.
+A G2 reviewer said that because it is open source they never have to worry about the company getting acquired or shutting down.
+G2 text says many reviewers appreciate an intuitive interface that helps team collaboration, making Penpot a viable alternative to Figma.
+A G2 reviewer said Penpot is stable enough to be used in production.
+A r/linux user said they had used Penpot for a while, recommended it, and that it has tons of features for an open source beta. The thread is older.
+Unlimited at $7 a month adds unlimited editors, 10GB of storage and 30 days of version history.
+A r/FigmaDesign poster described Penpot as browser-based like Figma, working with SVG and allowing cross-domain teams.
👎 Watch out
−A G2 reviewer listed the lack of automatic arrangement as an improvement needed.
−A G2 reviewer said Penpot runs smoothly on Chrome but sometimes lags in Firefox.
−A r/web_design user who compared the two said Figma is silky smooth when scrolling and zooming projects with 25 to 30 screens on a single page.
−A r/UI_Design commenter said Figma still has the bigger ecosystem and plugins for a fast-moving SaaS project.
−Free keeps 7 days of version history, against 30 days on Unlimited.
−The free plan allows up to 8 editors, so larger teams need the Unlimited plan.
−A r/UXDesign commenter said a loss in productivity is a good place to start when weighing a switch away from Figma.
The catch
The free plan is generous on files and storage and limits you to 8 editors and 7 days of version history. Unlimited at $7 a month removes the editor cap.
The pricing extract I read shows a self-hosting option only on the Private Server plan at $50,000 a year, and marks the other plans as having no self-hosting option. Penpot is described on Reddit and G2 as open source, but I did not confirm on the page if you can self-host the open source code for free, so check the Penpot documentation before you plan on it.
G2 has only 10 reviews, so most comparison evidence comes from Reddit. Users report smoother performance in Figma on large files and a larger plugin ecosystem there.
What’s included
✓Browser-based design and prototyping
✓Works with SVG
✓Open source
✓Unlimited projects and files
✓Up to 8 editors on Free
✓Unlimited editors on paid plans
✓Version history from 7 to 90 days
✓Private Server plan with self-hosting option
Free tier value
Generosity
B
Estimated value
$7/mo (Unlimited plan)
Feature parity
Free: unlimited files, up to 8 editors, 7-day history. Unlimited plan is $7 a month.
Screenshots
HomepagePricing page
Paid plans
Unlimited, $7 per month or $84 per year
Unlimited projects, files and editors, up to 10GB of storage and 30 days of version history.
Enterprise, $25 per month or $300 per year
Unlimited projects, files and editors, up to 25GB of storage and 90 days of version history.
Private Server, $50,000 per year
Custom infrastructure, up to 10TB of storage, 90 days of version history and a self-hosting option.
Common questions
Is Penpot free?
Yes. The free plan lists unlimited projects and files and up to 8 editors.
Is Penpot open source?
Reddit and G2 reviewers describe it as free and open source.
Is it as fast as Figma?
A r/web_design user said Figma is smoother on projects with 25 to 30 screens on one page.
Does it work in Firefox?
A G2 reviewer said it runs smoothly in Chrome but sometimes lags in Firefox.
Can I self-host?
The pricing page lists a self-hosting option on the Private Server plan. Check the documentation for other options.
Change history
Checked October 22, 2026
The pricing page lists a free plan, Unlimited at $7, Enterprise at $25 and Private Server at $50,000 a year.
