What does Penpot replace?

Penpot is a free alternative to Figma ($192/yr) and Canva Pro ($144/yr).

Is Penpot open source?

Yes. Penpot is licensed under MPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Penpot is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to Figma and Canva Pro. Switching saves up to $192/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · MPL-2.0 Linux Self-hostable

penpot/penpot61.0k★last push Oct 14, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on penpot.app.

What does Penpot replace?: Penpot is a free alternative to Figma ($192/yr) and Canva Pro ($144/yr).
Is Penpot open source?: Yes. Penpot is licensed under MPL-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Penpot run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Penpot?: Yes. Penpot is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.