Framer wins on our tests — it scores 8.8 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
Framer vs Penpot
Two ui & web design tools, one honest verdict — scores, pricing and free tiers compared side by side.
 Framer |  Penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | No | ✓ MPL-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 35k |
| Partner deal | — | — |
Framer in short
Prompt-to-website with pro-level design control and hosting. 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, Framer or Penpot?
Framer scores 8.8/10 and Penpot scores 8.5/10 in our hands-on tests. Framer comes out ahead overall.
Is Framer free?
Yes, Framer 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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