- Home
- Web Design Software
- Penpot
Penpot
Madrid, Spain
What it is
Penpot is an open-source design platform for teams collaborating across design and development. In the browser, it provides SVG vector editing, custom font management, Flex Layout, CSS Grid Layout, interactive prototyping, components, native design tokens, and shared libraries. Developers can inspect code using CSS, HTML, SVG, JSON, and Penpot’s open file format. The platform supports cloud use or self-hosting on private cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped environments, with Docker and Kubernetes listed for deployment. Security information includes SAML SSO, role-based access control, AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit, and GDPR compliance with a DPA. Self-hosted deployments are described as SOC2/HIPAA capable and deployable in FedRAMP environments. Plans include Professional at $0 user/month, Unlimited at $7 editor/month, Enterprise at $25 member/month, and Private Server at $50k year. Penpot has web access but no desktop app.
For and against
For
- Free Professional plan available
- Supports real-time collaboration and prototyping
- Includes native design tokens and shared libraries
- Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment
- Supports developer code inspection
Against
- No desktop app
- Unlimited plan is $7 editor/month
- Enterprise plan is $25 member/month
- Private Server costs $50k year
The verdict
Penpot combines open design workflows, prototyping, design systems, and code inspection with flexible deployment choices. Its free plan and self-hosting options broaden access, while paid tiers add larger-team capabilities.
Who it suits
Penpot suits solo users, small teams, mid-market organizations, and enterprises needing shared design and developer handoff. Self-hosting supports private, on-premises, or air-gapped requirements.
Plans and prices
Professional
Fully featured · no limits stated
Read 2 Oct 2026 · penpot.app
Unlimited
Monthly cap of $175 · extra space · extended history · early features
Read 2 Oct 2026 · penpot.app
Enterprise
Advanced governance · centralized administration · team permissions · secure collaboration
Read 2 Oct 2026 · penpot.app
Private Server
Dedicated infrastructure · custom hosting · advanced security · enterprise-grade support
Read 2 Oct 2026 · penpot.app
On the record
- Code handoff
- Penpot supports inspecting code and uses open standards including CSS, HTML, SVG, and JSON, as well as its open file format.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Company size fit
- solo, small, mid market, enterprisepenpot.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Compliance
- GDPR, sso samlpenpot.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Compliance flexibility
- The security page describes self-hosted deployments as SOC2/HIPAA capable and says Penpot can be deployed in FedRAMP environments.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- cloud, self hostedpenpot.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Design
- Its design features include SVG vector editing, custom font management, Flex Layout, CSS Grid Layout, and interactive prototyping.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Design systems
- The product offers design components, native design tokens, and shared libraries.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Hosting
- Penpot can be self-hosted on private cloud, on-premises, or in air-gapped environments, with Docker and Kubernetes among the listed deployment options.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Penpot provides an Open API, an MCP Server, access tokens, outbound webhooks, and a plugin system.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Penpot says it is the brainchild of Kaleidos, an open-source product company based in Europe.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Plan limits
- The pricing comparison lists up to 8 team members and 10GB storage for Unlimited, and up to 25GB storage for Enterprise.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Penpot is an open-source design platform for teams that supports collaboration between designers and developers.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The security page lists SAML SSO, role-based access control, AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit, and GDPR compliance with a DPA.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Penpot directs users to its Help Center, community forum, and a support email for issues or questions.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support channels
- email, community, docspenpot.app · read 21 Sep 2026
- Web access
- Penpot can be used in a browser, and its help guide recommends current Chrome or Firefox and says it also supports WebKit browsers such as Safari and Epiphany.help.penpot.app · read 2 Oct 2026
