What is the best open-source alternative to Figma?

Q: What is the best open-source alternative to Figma?

Penpot is the only fully open-source, self-hostable Figma alternative with real-time collaboration. It covers 90%+ of Figma use cases.

Penpot is the definitive open-source Figma alternative.

Penpot

Penpot is a web-based design and prototyping tool built on open standards (SVG). Real-time collaboration, components, auto-layout, and prototype flows.

Self-hosted: Docker Compose, runs on any VPS
Cost: Free self-hosted; cloud from $0/user/mo (free tier generous)
Format: SVG-native — designs are fully portable, not locked to a proprietary format
Collaboration: Real-time multi-cursor editing, comments, shared libraries

Cost comparison (5-person design team)

Tool	Monthly cost
Figma Professional	$75
Penpot (self-hosted)	~$10 (infra only)

Penpot

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