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Grida vs Penpot
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| Fact | Grida | Penpot |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Clojure |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 2.7k | 61k |
| Latest | v0.0.24 | 2.18.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 82+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Figma. Alternatives to Figma →
PartialGridaAn open canvas editor for design, with vector and SVG editing.
Full replacementPenpotBrowser-based design and prototyping with components and CSS-based layout.
Grida
Penpot
- 2.18.32026-10-06Fix binfile import storing unsanitized SVG and missing obfuscated SVG content-types #12104 (PR: #12105)
- 2.18.22026-10-05Fix workspace showing an internal error when syncing components or dragging in the color picker #11933 (PR: #11941)
- 2.18.12026-10-01Fix workspace freezing with a stack overflow when opening the context menu on a shape that isn't on the current page #1…
- 2.18.02026-09-23Group toolbar drawing tools into shape and free-draw flyouts #9316 (PR: #9480, #10354)
- 2.17.22026-08-27Fix linear gradients in SVG text exports being emitted as radial gradients #5972 (PR: #11272)
Grida
✓ signed The latest release, v0.0.24, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Penpot
unsigned The latest release, 2.18.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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