It is close: Lovable scores 8.6 and Penpot scores 8.5 in our tests, so the right pick depends on your workflow rather than raw quality. 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
Lovable vs Penpot
Two ui & web design tools, one honest verdict — scores, pricing and free tiers compared side by side.
 Lovable |  Penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | No | ✓ MPL-2.0 |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 35k |
| Partner deal | — | — |
Lovable in short
Chat your way to a working product — design, code and deploy. 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, Lovable or Penpot?
Lovable scores 8.6/10 and Penpot scores 8.5/10 in our hands-on tests. They are close — choose by workflow and pricing.
Is Lovable free?
Yes, Lovable 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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