Penpot The European alternative to Figma
Open Source SubmittedOpen-source design platform from Spain for teams and design systems
About Penpot
Penpot is an open-source design platform from Spanish company Kaleidos for UI design, wireframes, prototypes and design systems. The software is based on open web standards (CSS, HTML, SVG, JSON) and can be self-hosted. Unlike Figma, the code is open and the workflow between design and code is seamless.
Highlights
- ✓ UI design, wireframes and prototyping
- ✓ Design systems and design tokens
- ✓ Code inspection in CSS, HTML, SVG and JSON
- ✓ Flexible layouts based on CSS Grid and Flex
- ✓ Self-hosting available, Pro plan free for up to 8 people
Why European?
- → Spanish Kaleidos under EU data protection law and GDPR
- → Open-source license, fully auditable
- → Self-hosting available, full data sovereignty
- → Design-system standards based on open web formats
Pricing
Professional free for up to 8 team members with 10 GB storage. Unlimited from 7 USD/user/month (capped at 175 USD/month). Enterprise flat 950 USD/month. Self-hosting is free.
Frequently asked questions about Penpot
What is Penpot and what is it used for? +
Penpot is an open-source design platform from Spanish company Kaleidos. Design teams use Penpot to create UI designs, wireframes, prototypes and design systems. Penpot relies on open web standards: CSS, HTML, SVG and JSON are used directly 1:1, which simplifies the transition from design to code. Design systems with components and design tokens can be reused consistently across projects.
Does Penpot run on European infrastructure? +
Penpot is developed by Kaleidos in Spain. The software is open source and can run on own infrastructure (self-hosting), which makes location and provider freely selectable. The official cloud variant penpot.app is operated by Kaleidos; the specific hosting location is not detailed on the public pages. As a Spanish company, Kaleidos is subject to the GDPR.
What distinguishes Penpot from Figma? +
Penpot is open source, Figma proprietary. Penpot can be self-hosted, Figma is SaaS only. Penpot relies on open web standards (CSS Grid, Flex, SVG), which lets designs translate very directly into code. Figma has the larger ecosystem with more extensive plugins and integrations. For teams that prioritize data sovereignty, self-hosting or open standards, Penpot is the direct EU alternative.
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Entry verified on 08.05.2026