Penpot vs Figma
Penpot says it does the job of Figma for less. Here's the price, what you get, and what you give up.
The short answer
You save 56% per editor
Pick Penpot if you want
Real-time design, prototyping, components; open source and self-hostable.
Stay with Figma if this is a deal-breaker
Smaller plugin and community library than Figma.
| Penpot | Figma | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7 | $16 |
| Saving | 56% less | — |
| Best for | Real-time design, prototyping, components; open source and self-hostable. | Teams that want the biggest, most complete option |
| Trade-off | Smaller plugin and community library than Figma. | You pay more |
| Switching effort | Some work | — |
| Last checked | 2026-11-11 |
Questions people ask
Is Penpot cheaper than Figma?
By Penpot's own pricing claim, yes: $7 vs $16, about 56% less. Check both pricing pages before you buy.
What do you give up switching from Figma to Penpot?
Smaller plugin and community library than Figma.
What do you get with Penpot?
Real-time design, prototyping, components; open source and self-hostable.
How do I switch from Figma to Penpot?
Export your data first, test a small import, run both side by side for a week, then cancel before your renewal date.