Figma AI wins on our tests — it scores 9.0 against Penpot's 8.5. Note that Penpot is open source, so it wins on data control and self-hosting even if it scores lower.
Head to head UI & Web Design
Figma AI vs Penpot
Two ui & web design tools, one honest verdict — scores, pricing and free tiers compared side by side.
 Figma AI |  Penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | No | ✓ MPL-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 35k |
| Partner deal | — | — |
Figma AI in short
The design tool your whole team lives in — now with AI features. It is free to start, with paid upgrades.
Penpot in short
The open-source Figma — design and prototype with no seat fees. It is completely free.
FAQ
Which is better, Figma AI or Penpot?
Figma AI scores 9.0/10 and Penpot scores 8.5/10 in our hands-on tests. Figma AI comes out ahead overall.
Is Figma AI free?
Yes, Figma AI has a real free version.
Is Penpot free?
Yes, Penpot has a real free version.
Can I try both for free?
Yes — both have free versions, so test them on the same task and keep the winner.
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