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Marvel 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.

Marvel full profile →Penpot full profile →
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Attribute comparison across 2 tools
Attribute72Marvel75PenpotLeader
Vioscale score72 / 100medium · 63%75 / 100low · 33%
Commits last 30d-100
Github stars-57,922
Options{"cloud":true}{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}
LongA web-based design platform for creating wireframes, prototypes, and automated design specifications. Includes user testing, team collaboration, and developer handoff tools for digital product teams.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{"dev_handoff":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web-based with mobile apps","plugin_ecosystem":"Integrations with design tools and productivity platforms","component_libraries":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}
Count11
List[{"name":"Sketch"}][{"name":"MCP Server"}]
Primary-Clojure
Spdx-MPL-2.0
Support{"web":true}{"web":true}
Pricing{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["1 project","1 user"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","projects":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£8/user/month billed yearly","features":["Unlimited projects","3 active user tests","Download prototypes offline","Remove Marvel branding"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Best for individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"3 active"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"£8/user/month billed yearly (3 user minimum)","features":["Unlimited projects","10 active user tests","Download prototypes offline","Remove Marvel branding","Premium support"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Best for small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"10 active"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for quote","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited projects","Unlimited user tests","Dedicated support","Remove Marvel branding","Invite-only projects","Advanced security settings","Single Sign-On (SSO)","Invoice/custom billing"],"description":"Built for large organizations","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"users":"unlimited","projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"From £8/user/month billed annually. Free tier available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://marvelapp.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-04T08:33:54.196Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"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 levellowlow
Starting gbp87
TransparentYesYes
Cadence days-9
Sla pct99.98-
Status pageYes-
GdprYes-
Iso27001Yes-
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
CapabilityMarvelPenpot
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)Web-based with mobile appsWeb-based, cloud-hosted, or self-hosted. Open-source.
Licensing
Self-hostable / open-source✗✓
AI
AI design assist-✓
Pricing
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Ecosystem
Plugin / community ecosystemIntegrations with design tools and productivity platformsCommunity 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.