Penpot

US alternative: Figma

Open-source collaborative design platform.

Fully European

Overview

Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping platform built for cross-team collaboration. It enables designers and developers to work together using a shared interface. The tool supports vector editing, components, and real-time collaboration.

Why it is listed

Replaces

Figma

European signal

Reviewed as strongly European-aligned

Funding and ownership

Bootstrapped initially, later supported by EU funding programs.