Penpot
Open SourceSelf-hostableThe open-source design tool for design & code.
4.738K starsAlternative to Figma, Sketch
Overview
Penpot is a browser-based design and prototyping platform built on open web standards. Designers and developers collaborate on the same files, with SVG/CSS at the core so handoff is native rather than an afterthought.
Why pick Penpot over Figma
- Own your data instead of trusting Figma's servers
- No per-seat pricing — grow without ballooning costs
- Penpot is open source: audit it, fork it, extend it
- Self-host for full privacy and compliance control
Key features
- Real-time multiplayer design and prototyping
- Built on SVG with native CSS export
- Design tokens and shared libraries
- Figma file import
- Self-host or use the free cloud
Pros & cons
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Installation
Run with Docker Compose
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/penpot/penpot/main/docker/images/docker-compose.yaml && docker compose -p penpot up -dFrequently asked questions
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