Head-to-Head Comparison

Figma vs Penpot

Comparing two industry leaders in design tools. See how pricing, features, and user ratings stack up.

Figma

Freemium

Collaborative cloud interface design and vector prototyping tool used by top design teams worldwide.

Starting Price$12/mo

Rating4.9 ★ / 5.0

Core Features

✓ Auto Layout✓ Interactive Components✓ Dev Mode✓ FigJam Whiteboards

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Penpot

Freemium

Open source design and prototyping platform built on web standards with native SVG and Flexbox.

Starting Price$0/mo

Rating4.7 ★ / 5.0

Core Features

✓ Open Source✓ SVG Native✓ CSS Flexbox & Grid✓ Self-Hostable

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Feature Breakdown: Figma vs Penpot

See which capabilities are supported out of the box by each platform.

Feature / Capability	Figma	Penpot
Auto Layout	✓ Included	—
Interactive Components	✓ Included	—
Dev Mode	✓ Included	—
FigJam Whiteboards	✓ Included	—
Open Source	—	✓ Included
SVG Native	—	✓ Included
CSS Flexbox & Grid	—	✓ Included
Self-Hostable	—	✓ Included

Our Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?

Choose Figma if:

You need Auto Layout and Interactive Components, and prefer a freemium model starting at $12/month. With a 4.9 rating, it is ideal for teams focused on speed and simplicity.

Choose Penpot if:

You prioritize Open Source and SVG Native, and want a solution rated at 4.7/5.0. Its starting tier at $0/month makes it a top competitor for scaling workflows.