Figma vs Penpot: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

AI summary

is described as an open alternative to , while answers naming both list first more often.

Listed first when AI names both

FigmaFigma: 62% (Figma leads)PenpotPenpot: 38%

Recommended when named

FigmaFigma: 33%
PenpotPenpot: 43%

Pick Figma for

  • Creating and sharing design systems Almost always

Pick Penpot for

  • Offline collaborative design Almost always

Where each brand stands out

Neither ahead

  • Google AI ModeSep 16, 2026Penpot1 of 4

    However, depending on whether you mean "collaborative by passing files/local server" or "collaborative via an infinite whiteboard," a few open-source, zero-cost options fit your needs: Penpot — The premier open-source, web-based design and prototyping platform (the primary open alternative to Figma). It is completely free with no subscriptions.

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

is far ahead for high-fidelity interactive prototypes, while is far ahead for offline collaborative design without subscriptions.

Figma named more2Penpot named more1

Figma named more

Penpot named more

Only Figma is ranked in12

Only Penpot is ranked in2

What people ask AI about Figma and Penpot

leads for offline collaborative design without a subscription. leads for creating and sharing a design system with developers.

Figma listed firstPenpot listed first
  1. I need a collaborative design tool that works offline and does not require a subscription.Penpot almost always first
  2. What is the best tool for a UX/UI designer to create and share a design system with developers?Figma almost always first

Who AI mentions first

Figma listed firstPenpot listed first

ChatGPT Search lists first more often, and every engine leans to by about the same margin.

  • ChatGPTFigma listed first: 65%Penpot listed first: 35%

Sources cited in the comparisons

Figma favouredNeither favouredPenpot favoured

Also named alongside Figma and Penpot

and also appear in many of these answers.

  1. Storybook28%
  2. Zeroheight28%
  3. Framer23%
  4. Sketch23%
  5. Material Design 315%
  6. Untitled UI15%
  7. Ant Design13%
  8. Excalidraw13%
  9. Supernova13%
  10. UXPin13%
  11. Adobe XD10%
  12. Apple10%

Figma vs Penpot: common questions

Is Figma better than Penpot?
Penpot is described as an open alternative to Figma, while answers naming both list Figma first more often.
Do ChatGPT and Google AI Mode recommend Figma or Penpot?
ChatGPT Search lists Figma first more often, and every engine leans to Figma by about the same margin.
What are the alternatives to Figma and Penpot?
Storybook and Zeroheight also appear in many of these answers.
When is Figma the better pick?
AI usually lists Figma first for: Creating and sharing design systems.
When is Penpot the better pick?
AI usually lists Penpot first for: Offline collaborative design.

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