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$192/yr Professional, Full seat Verified on figma.com, Oct 17, 2026

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Penpot

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Open source · MPL-2.0 Linux Self-hostable
penpot/penpot61.0k★last push Oct 14, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026
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Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on penpot.app.

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Figma alternatives: questions

Is there a free alternative to Figma?
Yes. The free alternative is Penpot (open source, MPL-2.0).
How much does Figma cost?
Figma's Professional, Full seat plan costs $16 a month, which is $192 a year (per seat). Source: the official pricing page at figma.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
Which Figma alternatives run on Linux?
Penpot (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host a Figma alternative?
Yes. Penpot runs on your own server.
Are these Figma alternatives open source?
Yes. It uses OSI-approved open-source licenses: Penpot (MPL-2.0).

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