Penpot
Open-source design and prototyping tool with an official MCP server so AI agents can read and edit design files.
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About Penpot
Penpot is listed in our graphic design & branding category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. Open-source design and prototyping tool with an official MCP server so AI agents can read and edit design files. Pricing, as the maker states it: Free and open source (MPL-2.0); cloud Unlimited $7/editor/mo (capped at $175), Enterprise $25/member/mo. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-19.
What is Penpot?
Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping platform for product teams, used in the browser or self-hosted on your own servers. It works with open standards like SVG, CSS, HTML and JSON, expresses design as code, and offers native design tokens, CSS Grid and Flex layouts and real-time collaboration.
Its official MCP server and open API let AI agents read and edit design files, enabling two-way workflows between design and code, and a plugin system makes the workspace programmable.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-19. Official site: penpot.app.
Who is Penpot for?
Product designers and developers who want a Figma-style tool they can own and self-host, and teams that want AI agents to work directly with design files.
Penpot at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Mozilla Public License 2.0)
- GitHub: penpot/penpot · 61,449 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Browser-based design and prototyping, or self-hosted
- Official MCP server for AI agents
- Design tokens as a single source of truth
- CSS Grid and Flex layouts that behave like code
- Open API and plugin system
Penpot pricing
- Professional: $0 · fully featured, up to 8 team members
- Unlimited: $7/editor/mo · capped at $175 a month
- Enterprise: $25/member/mo · SSO, governance, admin
- Private Server: $50k/year · dedicated infrastructure
Self-hosting the open-source edition is free; non-profit, education and open-source discounts are available.
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 19, 2026. Prices change; check the source before buying.
Penpot FAQ
What is Penpot?
Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping platform for product teams, used in the browser or self-hosted on your own servers. It works with open standards like SVG, CSS, HTML and JSON, expresses design as code, and offers native design tokens, CSS Grid and Flex layouts and real-time collaboration.
Who is Penpot for?
Product designers and developers who want a Figma-style tool they can own and self-host, and teams that want AI agents to work directly with design files.
Is Penpot free?
Yes. Penpot has a free option (Professional), according to its pricing page (checked Oct 19, 2026).
How much does Penpot cost?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Penpot's official pricing page lists: Professional: $0; Unlimited: $7/editor/mo; Enterprise: $25/member/mo; Private Server: $50k/year. Self-hosting the open-source edition is free; non-profit, education and open-source discounts are available.
Is Penpot open source?
Yes. Penpot is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Penpot?
Similar tools include OpenPencil, Doop, Visily, Adobe Express, Motiff and Framer.
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