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Penpot pricing, use cases, and first steps
Penpot is an open-source interface design and prototyping tool, free in its full version. You use it online or install it on your servers. Paid plans add storage, history, and team governance.
Penpot has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Professional, $0. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
PenpotA free, complete, open-source design tool, online or self-hosted- Vendor
- Penpot
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Professional, $0
- In the European Union
- Partly available
- Page checked on
- October 21, 2026
What Penpot does
Who it’s for: designers and product teams who want an open-source tool.
Prototyping
Link screens to simulate a journey.
Open source
No vendor lock-in: your files belong to you.
Also
- Collaboration
Penpot pricing
Prices in US dollars. Discounts for non-profits, education, and open-source projects.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Recommended to start | $0 | Everyone |
| Unlimited | $7 per editor per month, capped at $175 | Teams supporting Penpot |
| Enterprise | $25 per member per month | Organizations |
| Private Server | $50,000 per year | Dedicated infrastructure |
What the free plan includes
Full version free, with no file or team limits.
Nova’s advice
The free version is enough for most small teams.
A first try, in 30 minutes
Your data. You can install Penpot on your servers: your files stay with you.
What it does less well
- Fewer plugins than Figma.
- Self-hosting requires technical skills.
Design a screen mockupPenpot- Create a file.
- Add a mobile-sized frame.
- Share the link for comments.
Alternatives to Penpot
Frequently asked questions about Penpot
How much does Penpot cost?
Professional: $0; Unlimited: $7 per editor per month, capped at $175; Enterprise: $25 per member per month; Private Server: $50,000 per year. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use Penpot for free?
Yes. Full version free, with no file or team limits.
What happens to my data with Penpot?
You can install Penpot on your servers: your files stay with you.
What are the alternatives to Penpot?
Figma: The most widespread design tool. Framer: Website design and publishing.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 21, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.