Netlify vs Penpot

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Two Build tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.
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The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says
  • Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
  • Penpot starts lower, at $7/mo against $9/mo.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Build ranking, Netlify places 4 and Penpot 3 of 6.

Side by side

Netlify and Penpot compared
At a glance
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Starts at$9/mo$7/mo
Free planYesYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

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Netlify

  • PersonalFreelancers and solopreneurs$9/mo
  • ProTeams requiring unlimited seats$20/mo
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Penpot

  • ProfessionalFree cloud plan with up to 8 team members, unlimited viewers, 10 GB storage and 7 days of version history.Free
  • UnlimitedPer editor with a monthly cap of 175 USD whatever the team size; 14-day free trial.$7/mo/seat
  • EnterprisePer member for larger organisations; 14-day free trial.$25/mo/seat
  • Private ServerDedicated private server, billed yearly.$50,000/yr

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose Netlify if…

We haven't written up who Netlify suits yet.
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Choose Penpot if…

Design and engineering teams that want a browser-based design tool built on web standards, with an option to self-host for data control or open-source requirements.

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