Penpot
Best free Figma alternative
Open-source design and prototyping that runs in the browser.
Editorial note
Worth knowing exists. If a future Figma price hike pushes you out, Penpot is the only credible escape hatch.
Why we recommend it
Self-hostable, open standards (SVG), no vendor lock-in. Genuinely usable for solo and small-team work.
| Pricing | Free (or self-host) |
| Free tier | Fully free |
| Best use case | Open-source design workflow |
| AI-native? | No |
| Learning curve | Low |
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