Penpot vs Figma
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.6
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
free
vsfreemium
Feature
Penpot
Figma
Vector editing
Real-time collaboration
Prototyping
Components
Open source
Self-hosting
Design systems
Dev Mode
Figma AI
Penpot Pros
- Fully open source with self-hosting option
- No cost with all features included
- SVG-native format (no proprietary lock-in)
- Figma-like interface reduces learning curve
- Active development improving rapidly
- No Figma/Adobe file format restrictions
Penpot Cons
- Performance noticeably slower than Figma
- Feature gap remains vs industry leaders
- Smaller plugin/component ecosystem
- Some advanced Figma features still missing
- Cloud collaboration less reliable than Figma
Figma Pros
- Best-in-class real-time collaborative editing
- Powerful design system capabilities (components, variants)
- Works in browser across all operating systems
- Generous free tier for individuals
- Auto-layout enables responsive design
- Strong developer handoff workflow
- Extensive plugin marketplace
Figma Cons
- Performance issues with large/complex files
- Comments unreliable - don't stick to elements
- Animation capabilities lag competitors
- Auto-layout has unintuitive defaults
- No offline editing mode
- Pricing has increased significantly