Penpot
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
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License: MPL-2.0
Good fit for Design teams that want full Figma-style multi-user editing on their own infra.
Weak at Plugin ecosystem is much smaller than Figma's.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli figma prints
the Figma comparison table including Penpot.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Figma · Design / collaborative vector editor
Figma → Right-click frame → Copy as SVG, paste into Penpot. For full files, use the third-party `figma-to-penpot` exporter (community plugin) which converts a .fig export into Penpot's native format. Components and design tokens come over; auto-layout needs review.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is Penpot actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Penpot cost to self-host?
Penpot is free and open source under MPL-2.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $10 VPS for a small team — Penpot uses Postgres + Redis + a few worker images.
Which SaaS does Penpot replace?
Penpot is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Figma.