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Penpot

Open-source alternative to Figma

Penpot is a web-based design and prototyping tool, an open-source alternative to Figma. Teams can design interfaces together in the browser, build prototypes, and share design tokens, with the option to self-host the whole platform. It is built for design teams that want professional UI workflows without vendor lock-in.

Best for: Design teams that want collaborative UI design and prototyping they can self-host.

Key features

  • Web-based UI design and prototyping
  • Collaborative editing
  • Self-hosted with design tokens

Before you switch

Design tools are about file compatibility as much as features. Before switching, test importing one real project file and exporting it in the formats your collaborators need. Browser-based open-source design tools have closed the gap fast, and self-hosting means your design files never sit on someone else’s server.

Like every project on OpenShelf, Penpot is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.