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Penpot vs ProtoPie

Penpot logo

Penpot

Developer Tools

Open source design and prototyping platform

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Penpot smaller user base and community compared to Figma means fewer templates and resources; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: Penpot covers Vector editing, ProtoPie covers Data binding.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Penpot and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Penpot and ProtoPie differ
AttributePenpotProtoPie
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDesign
Founded20212013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Penpot

  • Vector editing
  • Design systems
  • Components & libraries
  • Real-time collaboration
  • SVG support
  • CSS Grid & Flexbox
  • Figma import
  • SVG export

Only in ProtoPie

  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Figma
  • Sketch

Both cover

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Code export
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Penpot

  • UI/UX designnot ProtoPie
  • Prototypingnot ProtoPie
  • Design systemsnot ProtoPie
  • Developer handoffnot ProtoPie
  • Open source projectsnot ProtoPie

ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototype designnot Penpot
  • User testing and handoff managementnot Penpot
  • Team design collaborationnot Penpot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Penpot

  • Smaller user base and community compared to Figma means fewer templates and resources
  • Self-hosting requires Linux server and Docker knowledge for technical setup
  • Real-time collaboration features may have performance issues with very large design files

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Penpot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud-based design
    • Real-time collaboration
    • Components and variants
  • Unlimited$7/month
    • All free features
    • Priority support
    • Advanced cloud features
  • Enterprise$950/month
    • Custom enterprise features
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 prototypes
    • 8 scenes per prototype
    • 50MB cloud storage
  • Basic$25/month
    • 20 prototypes
    • 10 scenes per prototype
    • 500MB storage
  • Pro$47/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Unlimited handoff recordings
    • 5GB team storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Penpot if

  • You need vector editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want design systems.
Penpot review

Choose ProtoPie if

  • You need data binding.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want advanced interactions.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is Penpot or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Penpot starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Penpot or ProtoPie?
Penpot starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free.
Does Penpot or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Penpot runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Penpot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Penpot best used for?
Penpot is most often used for ui/ux design, prototyping, design systems, developer handoff. Of those, ui/ux design and prototyping are not what ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can Penpot do that ProtoPie cannot?
Penpot covers Vector editing, Design systems, Components & libraries, Real-time collaboration. ProtoPie covers Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation, Collaboration. Both handle Interactive prototyping, Code export, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Penpot: Is Penpot really free?

Yes. Penpot is completely free with no feature gates. The open-source version can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for zero cost beyond server expenses.

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ProtoPie: How much does ProtoPie cost?

ProtoPie offers a free plan ($0/month), Basic at $25/month, and Pro at $47/month per editor. Annual billing offers up to 26% savings. Enterprise pricing is custom for minimum 3 seats.

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Penpot: Can I self-host Penpot?

Yes. Penpot can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure with no licensing costs. Organizations with specific privacy or governance needs can run Penpot on their own servers.

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ProtoPie: Is there a free version of ProtoPie?

Yes. The free plan includes 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype, and 50MB cloud storage. Perfect for trying the platform.

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Penpot: What are the paid plans if I use Penpot cloud?

Penpot's cloud service offers a free tier, Unlimited plan at $7 per user per month for professionals and medium teams, and Enterprise starting at $950 per month for larger organizations.

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ProtoPie: What is included in the Pro plan?

Pro plan at $47/month includes unlimited prototypes, unlimited handoff recordings, 5GB team storage, local saving, and team libraries per editor.

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Penpot: What platforms does Penpot support?

Penpot runs in the browser, so it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and any OS with a web browser. No platform-specific downloads required.

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ProtoPie: What add-on products does ProtoPie offer?

Connect Core ($20/month per user), Connect Enterprise and Connect Embedded (custom pricing), and User Testing (custom pricing, annual-only for Pro plan users).

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