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At a Glance
Figma
Figma
Star Rating
(1,181)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Penpot
Penpot
Star Rating
(11)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$175.00 1 per team Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Figma excels in its collaboration capabilities, allowing multiple users to work on designs in real-time, which is a significant advantage for teams. In contrast, Penpot's collaboration features are less robust, with some users mentioning that it lacks the seamless experience found in Figma.
  • Reviewers mention that Figma's importing abilities are superior, enabling users to easily bring in assets from various design tools. On the other hand, Penpot's importing capabilities are rated lower, with users expressing frustration over compatibility issues with certain file types.
  • G2 users highlight Figma's extensive template library, which provides a wide range of pre-designed options that can speed up the design process. Conversely, Penpot's template offerings are more limited, leading some users to create templates from scratch, which can be time-consuming.
  • Users on G2 report that Figma's editing tools are highly intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy for designers to make quick adjustments. In contrast, Penpot's editing tools have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them less intuitive and harder to navigate.
  • Reviewers say that Figma's quality of support is commendable, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, Penpot's support has been described as lacking, with users mentioning longer response times and less comprehensive assistance.
  • Users report that Figma's exporting capabilities are robust, allowing for easy sharing of designs in various formats. Penpot, however, has been noted for having limitations in this area, with some users expressing disappointment over the lack of flexibility in export options.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Figma
No pricing available
Penpot
Premium
$175.00
1 per team Per Month
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Free Trial
Figma
No trial information available
Penpot
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
906
9.0
10
Ease of Use
9.0
909
9.0
10
Ease of Setup
9.1
212
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
134
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
664
9.5
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
120
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
859
10.0
9
Features by Category
8.8
2,278
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.8
285
Not enough data
8.9
292
Not enough data
8.9
285
Not enough data
9.2
306
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
299
Not enough data
7.6
244
Not enough data
8.9
287
Not enough data
8.7
280
Not enough data
8.8
2,086
7.6
20
Platform Basics
8.6
264
6.3
5
9.1
275
8.7
5
8.7
256
6.7
5
8.7
253
Not enough data
9.0
264
8.7
5
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
254
Not enough data
8.8
259
Not enough data
8.8
261
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
40
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Platform Additional Functionalities
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Software Design PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.8
2,444
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.0
254
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
8.4
243
Not enough data
8.8
240
Not enough data
8.6
243
Not enough data
8.9
249
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
259
Not enough data
9.2
255
Not enough data
8.8
242
Not enough data
7.8
215
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Figma
Figma
Penpot
Penpot
Figma and Penpot are categorized as Wireframing and Prototyping
Unique Categories
Figma
Figma is categorized as Software Design Platforms
Penpot
Penpot is categorized as Web Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Figma
Figma
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.6%
Penpot
Penpot
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Figma
Figma
Computer Software
21.4%
Design
16.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.6%
Financial Services
4.8%
Other
36.1%
Penpot
Penpot
Graphic Design
18.2%
Design
18.2%
Media Production
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Other
36.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Figma
Figma
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jose R.
JR
Jose R.
Verified User in Environmental Services

As an information technology specialist, I have learned to value Figma more and more every day, for collaborative design and prototyping. Figma is a robust browser-based tool (although it does have a stand-alone version) that excels at real-time...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Dave Z.
DZ
Dave Z.
Verified User in Computer Software

We have had a figma account for since April of 2021. I paid for 2 seats annually. This is a good software, but the way the billing works can lead to you spending thousands of dollars more than you should have. My team uses figma for mock ups for clients and...

Penpot
Penpot
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anvesh S.
AS
Anvesh S.
Verified User in Design

Penpot is one of the tool which is closer to figma in its functionality which has room to grow to become a much better collaboration tool in future.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
Figma
Figma Discussions
What is Figma used for?
6 comments
Danielle F.
DF
UX/UI designing, prototyping, wireframing. Really easy UI and cloud-based. Read more
Is Figma a free software?
6 comments
Richard S.
RS
Figma has a limited free plan. For more complex projects a premium plan would be needed though as you may need multiple pages. Figma makes it easy to share...Read more
Should I use Figma?
4 comments
Pankaj D.
PD
It depends on by your particular needs and preferences. Figma, on the other hand, is a wonderful solution for many UX designers because it is web-based and...Read more
Penpot
Penpot Discussions
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Penpot has no discussions with answers