Figma vs Penpot
Both sit in design & creative. Here is how they differ on the things you can actually check.
Figma
figma.com
The default UI design tool — multiplayer editing, components, auto layout, prototyping, dev handoff and FigJam whiteboards.
Free planDesign & Creative
Visit FigmaPenpot
penpot.app
Free, self-hostable design tool built on web standards, with design tokens and CSS-accurate layout that maps cleanly to code.
Free planDesign & Creative
Visit Penpot| Figma | Penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $16/mo | Custom / not published |
| Pricing model | Free plan | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Category | Design & Creative | Design & Creative |
| Around since | 2016 | 2020 |
Prices are indicative entry-tier figures, not verified quotes. Both vendors change pricing without notice.