Penpot vs InVision

Pricing: Penpot is completely free, which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. InVision starts at $7.95/mo, but Free for 1 prototype. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: Penpot offers Components, Open Source and SVG Native that InVision lacks. InVision brings Design Systems, Freehand and Inspect that Penpot does not have. Both share Prototyping.

Team fit: Penpot is geared toward small teams teams, while InVision is aimed at mid-size teams teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Open source: Penpot is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. InVision is proprietary — you are trusting the vendor with your data and uptime.

Where each tool shines: Penpot's biggest strengths are: 100% free and open source. self-hostable for data sovereignty. InVision's biggest strengths are: interactive prototyping with transitions so stakeholders can click through realistic mockups. includes design systems as a core feature, purpose-built for design workflows.

Watch out for: With Penpot, users commonly note that less mature than figma — fewer features. With InVision, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.