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At a Glance
Figma
Figma
Star Rating
(1,475)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Figma excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and collaborative features. Users appreciate the ability to work simultaneously on designs, likening it to "Google Docs for design," which significantly enhances team brainstorming and design reviews.
  • Users say that Penpot, while still developing, offers a solid free alternative with a focus on open-source flexibility. Reviewers highlight its ease of learning and frequent updates, suggesting it has the potential to grow into a more robust collaboration tool in the future.
  • Reviewers mention that Figma's extensive plugin ecosystem and integration capabilities streamline workflows, making it easier to implement new features and troubleshoot issues. Users specifically noted how the help guide simplifies problem-solving, contributing to a smoother day-to-day experience.
  • According to verified reviews, Figma's strong market presence is reflected in its high satisfaction ratings, with users reporting a seamless setup process and effective support. In contrast, Penpot's smaller user base means fewer reviews, which may limit insights into its support quality and implementation challenges.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Figma's detailed CSS property information aids developers in maintaining design consistency across devices, a feature that many find invaluable. Meanwhile, Penpot's users appreciate its capabilities for a free tool, but some feel it still has room to grow in terms of advanced features.
  • Users express that while Figma has a higher overall satisfaction score, Penpot's open-source nature provides peace of mind regarding its longevity and adaptability. This aspect resonates with users who prefer not to rely on proprietary software, even if they acknowledge Figma's superior performance in many areas.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Figma
No pricing available
Penpot
Unlimited
$7.00
1 per editor Per Month
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Free Trial
Figma
No trial information available
Penpot
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,153
8.9
9
Ease of Use
9.0
1,165
8.9
9
Ease of Setup
9.2
459
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
165
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
867
9.4
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
150
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,102
10.0
8
Features by Category
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Performance Tracking
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Functionality
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Not enough data
8.3
437
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
396
Not enough data
8.8
389
Not enough data
8.8
381
Not enough data
9.2
401
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
401
Not enough data
7.6
331
Not enough data
8.8
378
Not enough data
8.7
373
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Prototyping
7.5
56
Not enough data
7.7
54
Not enough data
7.9
53
Not enough data
7.6
56
Not enough data
7.5
53
Not enough data
8.8
484
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
379
Not enough data
9.0
402
Not enough data
8.7
376
Not enough data
8.7
371
Not enough data
9.0
402
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
416
Not enough data
8.9
397
Not enough data
8.9
397
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
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8.7
391
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.0
348
Not enough data
8.8
332
Not enough data
8.5
334
Not enough data
8.8
339
Not enough data
8.7
334
Not enough data
8.9
343
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
8.4
76
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8.6
75
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7.9
73
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
357
Not enough data
9.2
360
Not enough data
8.8
333
Not enough data
7.9
303
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
9.1
79
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.8
77
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8.8
80
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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.)
56.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.9%
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
21.1%
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Design
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Financial Services
5.2%
Other
35.3%
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%
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Penpot
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Discussions
Figma
Figma Discussions
What is Figma used for?
8 Comments
Katherine  R.
KR
Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping platform used to create user interface (UI) designs for web and mobile applications. It enables designers to...Read more
Is Figma a free software?
7 Comments
Gourav S.
GS
Yes it's free to use!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