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Comparison

Axure RP vs Penpot

On the evidence we track, Penpot leads this comparison with a composite score of 75/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Axure RP full profile →Penpot full profile →
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Attribute comparison across 2 tools
Attribute68Axure RP75PenpotLeader
Vioscale score68 / 100medium · 51%75 / 100low · 33%
Commits last 30d-100
Github stars-57,922
Options{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}
LongAxure RP is the only UX tool that gives UX professionals the power to build realistic, functional prototypes without code. It enables creation of interactive prototypes, diagrams, wireframes, and specifications in one tool.Browser-based, open-source design platform enabling scalable collaboration with UI design, design systems, AI workflows, and developer tools for designers, developers, and AI agents.
Capabilities{"ai_design":false,"auto_layout":true,"dev_handoff":true,"pricing_model":"subscription","self_hostable":true,"vector_design":false,"platform_breadth":"Windows, macOS desktop; cloud-hosted Axure Cloud","plugin_ecosystem":"Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack plugins. Integrations with Figma, Adobe","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true}{"ai_design":true,"auto_layout":true,"dev_handoff":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":true,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web-based, cloud-hosted, or self-hosted. Open-source.","plugin_ecosystem":"Community plugins, design libraries, templates, and Penpot Hub","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true}
Count71
List[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"Confluence"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Adobe XD"},{"name":"Sketch"}][{"name":"MCP Server"}]
Primary-Clojure
Spdx-MPL-2.0
Support{"mac":true,"web":true,"windows":true}{"web":true}
Pricing{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$29/user/mo","features":["Build realistic, functional prototypes with no code","Unlimited prototypes","Unlimited reviewers","Unlimited projects on Cloud","Advanced prototyping","Wireframes, diagrams & documentation"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$49/user/mo","features":["Build realistic, functional prototypes with no code","Unlimited prototypes","Unlimited reviewers","Unlimited projects on Cloud","Advanced prototyping","Wireframes, diagrams & documentation","Co-authoring","Revision history","Team project hosting on Cloud"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["On-Premises deployment","Unlimited projects","User management & single sign-on","Company domain for internal member use","Private or on-prem security"],"contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $29/user/mo (Pro) to $49/user/mo (Team). Free 30-day trial. Complimentary for students and educators.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.axure.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:34:16.019Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Professional","summary":"Free","features":["Unlimited design files","Unlimited teams","Plugins","Open Source","Unlimited viewers"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free and fully featured. No limits, no missing tools.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"10GB","team_members":"Up to 8","autosave_retention":"7 days","deleted_file_recovery":"7 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Unlimited","summary":"$7/user/month, capped at $175/month","features":["Unlimited design files","Unlimited teams","Plugins","Open Source","Early access to features","50% discount on Penpot events"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Support Penpot and unlock more. Extra space, extended history, and early features.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"25GB","autosave_retention":"30 days","capped_monthly_bill":"$175","deleted_file_recovery":"30 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$950/month","features":["Unlimited design files","Unlimited teams","Plugins","Open Source","Centralized admin console","Early access to features","50% discount on Penpot events","Customizable add-ons"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":950,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For growing teams with complex needs. More storage, longer history, smarter team tools.","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"storage":"Unlimited","autosave_retention":"90 days","deleted_file_recovery":"90 days"}}],"summary":"Free tier. Professional: $0. Unlimited: From $7/user/month (capped at $175/month). Enterprise: $950/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://penpot.app","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:38:15.996Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":7,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}
Free tierYesYes
Modelcommercialcommercial
Price levelmidlow
Starting gbp297
TransparentYesYes
Cadence days-9
PciYes-
Soc2Yes-

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for ui/ux & prototyping tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capability comparison for UI/UX & Prototyping Tools
CapabilityAxure RPPenpot
Design
Vector UI design✗✓
Component / design-system libraries✓✓
Auto layout / responsive✓✓
Prototyping
Clickable prototyping✓✓
Advanced interactions (variables / conditions)✓✓
Collaboration
Real-time multiplayer collaboration✓✓
Handoff
Dev handoff / spec export✓✓
Platform
Platform breadth (Web / macOS / Windows / Linux / self-hosted)Windows, macOS desktop; cloud-hosted Axure CloudWeb-based, cloud-hosted, or self-hosted. Open-source.
Licensing
Self-hostable / open-source✓✓
AI
AI design assist✗✓
Pricing
Pricing modelSubscriptionFreemium
Ecosystem
Plugin / community ecosystemJira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Slack plugins. Integrations with Figma, AdobeCommunity plugins, design libraries, templates, and Penpot Hub

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.