Figma vs Penpot
Figma vs Penpot: which to choose
Penpot has the larger community with 54.4k GitHub stars against — for Figma, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Penpot starts lower at $0/mo versus $15/mo for Figma.
Choose Figma if you lean toward ui-design and prototyping; choose Penpot if open-source and svg matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Figma or Penpot better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Figma has — GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Penpot has 54.4k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Figma cheaper than Penpot?▾
Figma starts at $15/mo while Penpot starts at $0/mo. Figma has a free plan. Penpot has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Figma and Penpot?▾
Figma is tagged as ui-design, prototyping, design-systems while Penpot is tagged as open-source, svg, self-hosted. Figma uses a freemium pricing model. Penpot uses a open-source model with 54.4k GitHub stars.
Does Figma or Penpot have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Figma and Penpot offer a free plan.