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Compare Figma and Penpot

At a Glance
Figma
Figma
Star Rating
(1,417)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Figma
Penpot
Penpot
Star Rating
(10)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$7.00 1 per editor Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Figma excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its real-time collaboration features and cloud-based functionality. Users appreciate the built-in version control, which simplifies teamwork and tracking changes.
  • Users say that Penpot, while still developing, offers a solid experience as a free tool. They highlight its ease of learning and frequent updates, making it a viable option for those looking for an open-source alternative.
  • Reviewers mention that Figma's intuitive interface makes it easy to design various elements, from screens to emails, and integrates well with other tools like Lokalise. This seamless integration enhances productivity and user experience.
  • According to verified reviews, Penpot's open-source nature provides peace of mind for users concerned about company stability, as they don't have to worry about potential acquisitions or shutdowns, which is a significant advantage for some buyers.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Figma's implementation process is quick and straightforward, with many users noting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without hassle.
  • Users report that while Figma has a higher overall satisfaction score, Penpot is recognized for its potential to grow into a more robust collaboration tool, with users expressing optimism about its future developments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Figma
No pricing available
Penpot
Unlimited
$7.00
1 per editor Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Free Trial
Figma
No trial information available
Penpot
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,112
8.9
9
Ease of Use
9.0
1,121
8.9
9
Ease of Setup
9.2
418
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
163
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
840
9.4
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
148
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,062
10.0
8
Features by Category
Not enough data
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Performance Tracking
Not enough data
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Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.3
425
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.8
391
Not enough data
8.8
384
Not enough data
8.8
378
Not enough data
9.2
395
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
395
Not enough data
7.6
329
Not enough data
8.8
375
Not enough data
8.6
370
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Prototyping
7.5
55
Not enough data
7.6
53
Not enough data
7.8
51
Not enough data
7.5
54
Not enough data
7.4
52
Not enough data
8.9
445
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
377
Not enough data
9.1
395
Not enough data
8.7
372
Not enough data
8.8
368
Not enough data
9.0
388
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
388
Not enough data
8.8
383
Not enough data
8.9
383
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
5
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform Additional Functionalities
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Agentic AI - Web Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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8.8
381
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.0
344
Not enough data
8.8
331
Not enough data
8.6
331
Not enough data
8.9
335
Not enough data
8.7
332
Not enough data
8.9
340
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
351
Not enough data
9.2
357
Not enough data
8.8
330
Not enough data
7.9
300
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
9.1
76
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Figma
Figma
Penpot
Penpot
Figma and Penpot are categorized as Wireframing, Prototyping, and Software Design Platforms
Unique Categories
Figma
Figma has no unique categories
Penpot
Penpot is categorized as Web Design and Design Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Figma
Figma
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.2%
Penpot
Penpot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Figma
Figma
Computer Software
20.8%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Design
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Financial Services
5.0%
Other
35.7%
Penpot
Penpot
Graphic Design
20.0%
Media Production
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Other
40.0%
Alternatives
Figma
Figma Alternatives
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Sketch
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InVision
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Balsamiq
Balsamiq
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Adobe XD
Adobe XD
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Penpot
Penpot Alternatives
Adobe XD
Adobe XD
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Sketch
Sketch
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Miro
Miro
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Balsamiq
Balsamiq
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Discussions
Figma
Figma Discussions
What is Figma used for?
8 Comments
Danielle F.
DF
UX/UI designing, prototyping, wireframing. Really easy UI and cloud-based. Read more
Is Figma a free software?
7 Comments
Richard S.
RS
Figma has a limited free plan. For more complex projects a premium plan would be needed though as you may need multiple pages. Figma makes it easy to share...Read more
Should I use Figma?
6 Comments
Santosh K.
SK
Figma is a fantastic collaboration tool that will assist you in working as a team and easily identifying who is working on what. The prototyping...Read more
Penpot
Penpot Discussions
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Penpot has no discussions with answers