Penpot
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$7 per user per month
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- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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What is Penpot
Penpot is an open-source, web-based interface design and prototyping platform used to create UI mockups, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. It targets product designers and design/development teams that need collaborative design workflows and handoff artifacts. Penpot emphasizes standards-based output (SVG) and self-hosting options alongside a managed cloud offering.
Open-source and self-hostable
Penpot provides an open-source codebase and supports self-hosted deployments, which can help teams meet internal security, data residency, or customization requirements. This can reduce dependency on a single vendor-controlled SaaS environment. It also enables deeper integration into internal infrastructure compared with tools that are cloud-only.
Web-based collaborative editing
Penpot runs in the browser and supports real-time collaboration for shared design work. This reduces friction for cross-functional teams that need to review, comment, and iterate without installing desktop clients. It fits distributed teams that rely on links for sharing and review workflows.
SVG-first design workflow
Penpot uses SVG as a core format, which aligns well with web UI production and vector-based asset workflows. Designers can work with vector shapes and export assets in formats commonly used by developers. This standards-oriented approach can simplify certain handoff and asset reuse scenarios.
Design system depth varies
Penpot includes reusable components and libraries, but some organizations may find advanced design-system governance features limited compared with more mature enterprise-focused platforms. Capabilities such as granular approvals, extensive brand governance, and large-scale asset management may require additional process or tooling. Teams with complex multi-brand programs may need to validate fit carefully.
Prototype and animation limits
Penpot supports interactive prototyping, but highly advanced motion design, micro-interactions, and rich animation workflows may be less comprehensive than specialized prototyping tools. Complex user testing setups and sophisticated transition controls can require workarounds. Teams that rely heavily on high-fidelity animated prototypes should evaluate requirements against current functionality.
Ecosystem and integrations
Penpot’s integration ecosystem and third-party extensions may be smaller than long-established design platforms. Some workflows (e.g., deep integrations with project tracking, content pipelines, or enterprise identity tooling) can require custom configuration or self-hosted adjustments. Organizations should confirm SSO, SCIM, and admin controls based on their deployment model and plan.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $0 per user / month | Free and fully featured. Up to 8 team members (unlimited viewers); 10 GB storage; 7 days of autosaved versions; 7 days deleted-file recovery; unlimited design files. |
| Unlimited | $7 per user / month | 30 days of autosaved versions and deleted-file recovery; up to 25 GB storage; capped monthly bill (never pay more than $175/month regardless of team size); exclusive early access to upcoming features; 50% discount on Penpot events; 14-day free trial offered. |
| Enterprise | $950 per month (organization-level) | Capped monthly bill (never pay more than $950/month); unlimited storage; 90 days of autosaved versions and deleted-file recovery; enterprise add-ons and customization (SSO, audit logs, etc.); contact sales; 14-day free trial offered. |
| Private Server | $50k per year | Private Server offering (listed price $50k/year); contact sales for details and customization. |
Seller details
Kaleidos Open Source, S.L.
Madrid, Spain
2011
Private
https://penpot.app/
https://x.com/penpotapp
https://www.linkedin.com/company/penpot/
