Penpot

Self-Hosted

Open-source collaborative UI/UX design tool (alternative to Figma)

Overview

Penpot is an open-source, web-based UI/UX design and prototyping tool built for teams to collaborate without vendor lock-in. It supports vector editing, interactive prototyping, real-time collaboration, and exports to standard formats like SVG, PNG, and PDF. Designed for both designers and developers, it integrates with developer workflows (e.g., CSS extraction). Penpot can be self-hosted via Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms, giving full control over data. It works on any modern browser with no proprietary plugins, ideal for teams seeking a free, privacy-focused alternative to Figma.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  penpot:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: penpot
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Real-time collaborative UI/UX design & prototyping
Self-hostable via Docker/Kubernetes for full data control
Standard format exports (SVG, PNG, PDF) & developer workflow integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Penpot hard to install?

Penpot is easy to install using Docker (with a single command) or Kubernetes for scalable deployments. Official docs provide step-by-step guides, and cloud-hosted options (penpot.app) require no setup. Non-technical users can use the cloud version immediately.

? Is it a good alternative to Figma?

Yes—Penpot offers core Figma features like collaborative design, prototyping, and vector editing, but with open-source freedom and self-hosting. It lacks some advanced plugins but is perfect for teams avoiding vendor lock-in and controlling their data.

? Is it completely free?

Penpot is 100% free and open-source. You can self-host it at no cost or use the cloud version (penpot.app) without subscriptions. All features are available for free to individuals and teams of any size.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hostable with no data sharing)
⊕ 100% free & open-source (no subscription fees)
⊕ Works on all modern browsers (no OS lock-in)
⊕ No vendor lock-in & supports open standards

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup for self-hosting (Docker/K8s knowledge)
⊖ Smaller third-party plugin ecosystem compared to Figma
⊖ Learning curve for users transitioning from Figma (minor interface differences)