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Figma vs Penpot
Both do 1 of the same design tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Figma
Figma is the canvas where design, code, and AI come together. From first idea to shipped product — go from concept to production with your whole team, in one place.
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.figma.comB
Penpot
Penpot is the open-source design platform for teams building digital products at scale, enabling deeper collaboration across design, code, and AI workflows.
Signals score: 4.0 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit penpot.appPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: A free Starter plan is described as limited access to Figma products. It lists unlimited drafts, UI kits and templates, and 150 AI credits per day (up to 500 per month). Other limits are not stated.
- B: Professional plan is $0 and described as free and fully featured with no file limits, unlimited teams, and open source.
- Paid plan
- A: Prices in USD per seat per month. Professional: Full $16, Dev $12, Collab $3 (monthly or annual toggle). Organization (billed annually): Full $55, Dev $25, Collab $5. Enterprise (billed annually, contact sales): Full $90, Dev $35, Collab $5. Each includes a monthly AI credit allowance.
- B: Unlimited: USD 7 per editor per month, capped at USD 175 per month, 14-day free trial. Enterprise: USD 25 per member per month, 14-day free trial. Private Server: USD 50k per year. Discounts for non-profit, education and open-source on application.
- Signup
- A: Not stated. The Starter and get-started links lead to a signup page.
- B: The free plan has a Sign up for free button; the page does not explicitly say whether an account is required.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: The privacy policy says customer content you upload is processed on Figma's services and that personal information it processes is transferred to, processed and stored in the United States. Retention depends on the type of information and no fixed periods are given. Content may be used for AI training if an administrator turns on Content Training.
- B: Not stated. The privacy policy covers personal data from the website, says data is kept as long as the commercial relationship lasts, and does not say where design files are stored.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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