Head-to-Head Comparison

Framer vs Penpot

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

Framer

Freemium

Design and publish responsive production websites directly from your canvas with zero code required.

Starting Price$10/mo

Rating4.8 ★ / 5.0

Core Features

✓ Visual Canvas✓ Built-in CMS✓ Scroll Effects✓ Custom Code Injection

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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: Framer vs Penpot

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

Feature / Capability	Framer	Penpot
Visual Canvas	✓ Included	—
Built-in CMS	✓ Included	—
Scroll Effects	✓ Included	—
Custom Code Injection	✓ Included	—
Open Source	—	✓ Included
SVG Native	—	✓ Included
CSS Flexbox & Grid	—	✓ Included
Self-Hostable	—	✓ Included

Our Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?

Choose Framer if:

You need Visual Canvas and Built-in CMS, and prefer a freemium model starting at $10/month. With a 4.8 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.