# Open Source Alternative to Figma

Open source alternatives · Design

Figma charges per editor every month. Penpot is the open-source design tool that runs in your browser, free.

**What the paid app costs:** US$15/editor/mo

## Why switch?

UI design collaboration does not need a subscription. Penpot covers wireframes, prototypes, and design systems, uses open SVG standards, and can be self-hosted so your files never sit on someone else's server.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[Penpot](https://penpot.app/)MPL-2.0Web, self-hostableThe open-source Figma

### [Penpot](https://penpot.app/)

Free forever MPL-2.0 · Web, self-hostable

- Browser-based UI design
- Real-time collaboration
- Self-host for full control

**The open-source Figma**

[Official site →](https://penpot.app/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **Penpot:** The open-source Figma

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penpot really like Figma?

Very close: artboards, components, prototyping, and multiplayer editing all work in the browser. Some advanced Figma plugins have no equivalent yet.

### Can I import Figma files into Penpot?

Penpot supports importing SVG and has Figma import tooling; complex files may need cleanup.

### Is Penpot free for commercial use?

Yes, MPL-2.0 licensed, and the hosted version at penpot.app is free.

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- [InDesign](/open-source-alternative-to-indesign/)
- [After Effects](/open-source-alternative-to-after-effects/)

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