Penpot

Penpot is the first open-source design platform, built on web standards for maximum compatibility with development workflows.

Strengths

• Completely free with no feature limitations
• Open-source with self-hosting option
• CSS-native layouts (Flexbox/Grid)
• Native design tokens
• MCP server for AI workflows
• No vendor lock-in
• Active community development

Weaknesses

• Performance lags on complex projects
• Limited third-party integrations
• Smaller community than Figma
• Enterprise features still maturing
• Less polished UX