Penpot is a powerful open-source design platform built to eliminate the common friction between designers and developers. By bridging these roles seamlessly, it removes the usual headaches of hand-offs with features specifically tailored to streamline collaboration and production.
Key strengths include:
- Advanced layout tools like CSS Grid and Flexbox, allowing designers to craft precise, responsive designs that developers can implement with ease.
- The Code Inspect tab that provides developers with clean, ready-to-use CSS and HTML code directly from the design, speeding up development and reducing errors.
- Support for creating stunning visual assets, interactive prototypes, and scalable design systems, making it a complete solution for product teams.
- Flexibility to use it entirely online or opt for self-hosting, granting full control and ownership of your files and workflows.
- Built on open web standards such as SVG, CSS, and HTML, ensuring compatibility and future-proofing your projects.
Penpot’s best feature: it’s completely free, making it an ideal choice for teams wanting professional-grade design collaboration without licensing costs.
