Penpot AlternativesUI Design & Prototyping Tools like Penpot

Penpot is described as 'Open-source design tool with seamless responsive layouts and code inspection, allowing designers and developers to collaborate effortlessly' and is a very popular UI Design tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Penpot for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Penpot alternative is Figma, which is free. Other great apps like Penpot are Pencil Project, Lunacy, Sketch and Penpot Desktop.

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Open-source design tool with seamless responsive layouts and code inspection, allowing designers and developers to collaborate effortlessly.

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Penpot alternatives page was last updated Apr 30, 2025
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  1. Figma icon

    Figma

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    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    86 Figma alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Figma Features

    1.  Prototyping
    2.  UI Design
    3. Sketch icon  Import from Sketch
    4.  Wireframing
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Brainstorming
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Create UI Components
    11.  Design handoff
    12.  Auto Layout

    Figma VS Penpot

     
    Comments about Figma as an Alternative to Penpot
    superluminar
    Sep 13, 2021
    2

    Penpot seems to be created to be easy to use for people switching from figma.

    Penpot Icon
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    • Figma is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Penpot.

    • Figma is the most popular free alternative to Penpot.

    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryPenpot is Freemium and Open Source
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    Pencil Project

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    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    80 Pencil Project alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Pencil Project screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It seems that this project is inactive. Since late 2023 there has been virtually no development in their GitHub repository.

    Pencil Project Features

    1.  Prototyping
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Cliparts
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Export to HTML
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Export to PNG

    Pencil Project VS Penpot

     

    • Pencil Project is the most popular Linux alternative to Penpot.

    • Pencil Project is the most popular Open Source alternative to Penpot.

    • Pencil Project is Free and Open SourcePenpot is Freemium and Open Source
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    Lunacy

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    Lunacy is a native Windows app that opens, edits, and stores .sketch files. In short, it’s long-awaited Sketch for Windows. It solves the big pain of design teams working on different operating systems and improves the process of transition from design to development.

    33 Lunacy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lunacy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  UI Design
    3. Sketch icon  Import from Sketch
    4.  Export to SVG
    5.  UX Design
    6.  Windows Compatible
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Portable
    12.  Cloud Sync

    Lunacy VS Penpot

     
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    Siter.io

    Siter.io is a no-code website builder that allows you to design and publish websites without any code. It works by designing directly in the browser, freehand, using tools you already know.

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    Sketch

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    Sketch is a vector-based design tool for Mac with a focus on screen design. It’s used primarily by screen designers who create websites, icons, and user interfaces for desktop and mobile devices. For beginners and industry professionals alike, Sketch’s powerful and easy-to-use...

    81 Sketch alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    App icon design

    Sketch Features

    1.  UI Design
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Symbols
    4.  Create UI Components
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Auto Layout
    7.  Artwork
    8. InVision icon  InVision Integration
    9.  Bitmap Editing

    Sketch VS Penpot

     

    • Sketch is the most popular commercial alternative to Penpot.

    • Sketch is Paid and ProprietaryPenpot is Freemium and Open Source
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    Penpot Desktop

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    Penpot Desktop is an unofficial desktop application for the open-source design tool, Penpot.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Penpot Desktop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Create UI Components
    3.  Auto Layout
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Works Offline

    Penpot Desktop VS Penpot

     
  8. Frame0 icon

    Frame0

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    Sketch your app ideas without stress Make hand-drawn style wireframes quickly and easily.

    53 Frame0 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Frame0 screenshot 1

    Frame0 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Create UI Components
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Website wireframing
    7.  Sketching

    Frame0 VS Penpot

     
  10. Creatie icon

    Creatie

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    Creatie brings the power of AI to UI/UX design, to help you ideate, create, and build faster than ever. Creatie can be used to design everything UI/UX, including wireframes, prototypes, mockups. We use AI to help you generate layout ideas, enhance images, check for design style...

    21 Creatie alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  UI Design
    2.  AI-Powered
    3.  Create UI Components
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Text to Image Generation
    6.  Auto Layout
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  No Coding Required
    11.  Design handoff
    12.  Ad-free

    Creatie VS Penpot

     
  11. Paper Design icon

    Paper Design

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    For the love of design—designers are facing new challenges, and need fast and reliable tools to stay ahead. that’s why we’re making Paper: a powerful canvas that helps you make beautiful art and experiences.

    19 Paper Design alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Paper Design screenshot 1

    Paper Design Features

    1.  Create UI Components
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  UX Design
    5.  Component Library

    Paper Design VS Penpot

     
  12. Whimsical icon

    Whimsical

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    Whimsical is a collaborative visual workspace for creating flowcharts, wireframes, virtual sticky notes, and more!.

    56 Whimsical alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Wireframes: Create wireframes for any device or screen.

    Top Whimsical Features

    1.  Mind Map view
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Visual planning
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  UX Design
    9.  Flow Chart
    10.  Visual-thinking
    11.  Flow diagram visualisation

    Whimsical VS Penpot

     
  13. Balsamiq Wireframes icon

    Balsamiq Wireframes

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    Low-fidelity UI wireframing tool simulating sketching experience, optimized for speed with Quick Add, built for collaboration, drag-n-drop simplicity, exportable wireframes to PNG/PDF, interactive prototypes via linking, hundreds of UI components, reusable symbols, and more.

    76 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Balsamiq Wireframes screenshot 1

    Balsamiq Wireframes Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Interactive Prototyping
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Export to PNG

    Balsamiq Wireframes VS Penpot

     
    Comments about Balsamiq Wireframes as an Alternative to Penpot
    superluminar
    Positive Sep 13, 2021
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    Penpot and Balsamiq are focussed on UX work, but where Balsamiq is for rough, whick mockups, Penpot is focused on spec ready UI design.

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    • Balsamiq Wireframes is Paid and ProprietaryPenpot is Freemium and Open Source
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    OmniGraffle

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    OmniGraffle can help you make eye-popping graphic documents—quickly—by providing powerful styling tools, keeping lines connected to shapes even when they’re moved, and magically organizing diagrams with just one click.

    108 OmniGraffle alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    OmniGraffle screenshot 1

    OmniGraffle Features

    1.  ER Diagrams
    2.  Self-hosted search
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Graphs
    5.  Workflow

    OmniGraffle VS Penpot

     
  15. InVision icon

    InVision

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    We believe the screen is the most important place in the world. That’s why we are dedicated to helping you deliver the best possible digital product experience, with our platform and best practices from your peers.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    InVision screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    InVision announced the closure of its UX/UI design collaboration services by the end of 2024.

    InVision Features

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Support for @mentions
    4.  Design handoff
    5. Sketch icon  Import from Sketch
    6. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    7. Trello icon  Trello integration
    8. Slack icon  Slack integration
    9. Basecamp icon  Basecamp integration
    10. JIRA icon  Jira integration

    InVision VS Penpot

     
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