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Penpot

Open-source design and prototyping in the browser, free in the cloud or on your server.

Price
Open source · from $7/user/month
License
Open core · MPL-2.0
Works on
Web browser, Your own server
Download Official site Releases on GitHub

Latest release: 2.18.1 · released Oct 1, 2026

In short

Collaborative interface design built on open web standards. Use the free cloud plan at design.penpot.app, or self-host it with Docker. Paid cloud plans add storage, history and admin features.

Made by: Kaleidos · Where your data lives: On Penpot’s cloud (run by Kaleidos) or on your own Linux server when self-hosted.

Logo from: github.com

The editor’s take

A credible open-source Figma alternative for interface design and prototyping. Test your component library and handoff before moving a design system.

Best for

Teams that want open formats

Designers and developers who want design files on open standards, and the option to self-host.

Check first

Plugins and free-plan limits

Check the plugins you depend on, and note the free plan’s limit of 8 members, 10 GB and 7 days of history.

Download & install

Every link goes to the official site, an official app store, or the project’s own GitHub releases.

Official download page design.penpot.app
Web browser Your device
Create a free account
Your own server Your device
Self-hosting guide (Docker)

Latest release: 2.18.1 · released Oct 1, 2026 · fetched from GitHub on Oct 3, 2026 · Releases on GitHub

Getting started without coding

Plain-language steps based on the official install guide.

Difficulty: Easy

Download and install, or sign up in the browser. No server needed.

A free cloud account works in the browser with nothing to install; self-hosting on a Linux server with Docker is the advanced option.

Is there an installer?

  • Windows Not available
  • Mac Not available
  • Linux Not available
  • iPhone & iPad Not available
  • Android Not available
Hosted version

Penpot Cloud (design.penpot.app) — The free plan allows up to 8 team members, 10 GB of storage and 7 days of version history.

Steps for Web browser

  1. Go to design.penpot.app and create a free account (an email address is enough).
  2. Use the latest Chrome or Firefox for the best experience (Safari also works).
  3. Invite your team; the free plan covers up to 8 members.

Steps for Your own server

  1. You need a Linux server with Docker and Docker Compose, plus basic DNS and HTTPS proxy setup.
  2. Download the official docker-compose.yaml and start it as the guide shows.
  3. Open your server’s address in a browser to start using Penpot.

Cloud or self-host? (official guide)

What we could verify

We checked key factual claims and linked to primary sources so you can confirm the details. Last reviewed Oct 3, 2026

Pricing & license MPL-2.0 core. Cloud: free plan, Unlimited US$7/editor/month (max US$175/month), Enterprise US$25/member/month; self-hosting is free. View vendor pricing · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · penpot.app
Where your data lives On Penpot’s cloud or on your own server; choosing a hosting region is only offered on the Private Server plan. See self-host plans · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · penpot.app
Platform support Web browser and self-hosting with Docker or Kubernetes; no official desktop or phone app. See documentation · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · help.penpot.app

Try before you move

A simple way to see if it fits your needs.

  1. Import a real fileBring in one of your existing designs and see what survives the trip.
  2. Rebuild one component togetherEdit at the same time as a colleague and leave comments.
  3. Hand it off to a developerCheck that measurements, assets and code snippets come out the way your team needs.

Good to know

  • There is no official desktop app; Penpot suggests the cloud version instead, and lists the community “Penpot Desktop” app as unofficial. Source: penpot.app

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