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Onlook vs Penpot

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Onlook vs Penpot
FactOnlookPenpot
LanguageTypeScriptClojure
LicenceApache-2.0MPL-2.0
Stars27k61k
Latestv0.2.322.18.3
Last push2026-08-252026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 6 days between releasesabout 6 days between releases
Active contributors2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days82+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Figma. Alternatives to Figma →

    PartialOnlookDesigns on a canvas over a live React and Tailwind app and writes the changes back to its code, rather than drawing vector mockups.

    Full replacementPenpotBrowser-based design and prototyping with components and CSS-based layout.