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Open-Source Figma & Canva Alternatives

Replace Figma or Canva with Penpot—an open-source, EU-built UI/UX design tool using open SVG, CSS, and HTML standards.

Penpot

Replaces Figma, Canva

ES · Spain (EU)

Free (open source & cloud) · Teams from $7/editor/mo

Open-source, web-based UI/UX design and prototyping platform built on open web standards (SVG/CSS/HTML).

Open Source Self-Hostable Free Tier Outside US Zero-Tracking / E2EE
The Catch: Plugin ecosystem and multiplayer performance on massive design systems still trail Figma.

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Tool HQ Pricing Open Source Self-Hostable
Penpot Spain (EU) Free (open source & cloud) · Teams from $7/editor/mo Yes Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penpot really free and open source?

Yes—Penpot (built in Spain, EU) is open source, free on the web, and self-hostable via Docker.

How does Penpot compare to Figma?

Penpot uses native SVG/CSS/HTML standards and is great for developer handoff, though its plugin ecosystem is smaller than Figma's.

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