Penpot complaints on Reddit
OpinionDeck found 131 recent Reddit threads mentioning Penpot across 5 subreddits. The most active community is r/Penpot, and 6 of these threads are framed as complaints or alternatives.
Mention timeline
Monthly thread volume across the 5 subreddits where Penpot is discussed.
Where Penpot gets discussed
Top subreddits by share of Penpot-related threads in our sample.
| Subreddit | Threads in sample | Share |
|---|---|---|
| r/Penpot | 97 | |
| r/UXDesign | 13 | |
| r/FigmaDesign | 10 | |
| r/web_design | 6 | |
| r/UI_Design | 5 |
Top Penpot complaints on Reddit
Threads where users mention switching, alternatives, or frustration with Penpot.
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**TLDR**: If vector editors had bidiretional HTML + CSS (an already universal document format), then designers and web developers could edit designs in the same file format and using the tools that best work for them. If the vector editing…
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Hi Everyone, I'm relatively new to PenPot, though I have some experience with other UI/UX design tools. I'm trying to create a design that will connect to an API, and I've named the objects in the design according to the required API…
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I'm interested in transitioning to Penpot with its opensource codebase being the most attractive feature. I don't really know how to define a Figma "power user", but for me, I'm a freelance designer/developer (often full-stack) with about…
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Due to recent changes, many are upset at Figma, as many found it an alternative to Adobe, especially after what Adobe did to the much beloved Fireworks, an early prototyping platform that it acquired from Macromedia and then abandoned.…
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Penpot: The de facto alternative to Figma. Open source and self-hostable, rapidly improving
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Penpot feels one or two iterations away from being a viable alternative to figma, but I haven’t used it extensively. For those who have made the change, is it ready to welcome all Figma users? What’s still missing for you?
Other recent Penpot threads
Non-complaint mentions — questions, comparisons, recommendations.
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Penpot - Open-Source design & prototyping platform
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"Penpot inks $8M as signups for its open source spin on Figma jump 5600% after Adobe’s $20B acquisition move"
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Figma Alternative Penpot 2.0 Adds Tons of New Features to its Open-Source Platform
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Penpot CEO explains why they tried and discarded the UI3 approach. An interesting read from a pure design lens. Disclaimer: I’m not associate with Penpot.
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Frequently asked
- Where do people complain about Penpot on Reddit?
- r/Penpot, r/UXDesign, r/FigmaDesign are the most active subreddits discussing Penpot. The full breakdown of 5 subreddits is below.
- How many Penpot mentions are on Reddit?
- OpinionDeck found 131 recent threads mentioning Penpot across 5 subreddits, of which 6 are framed as complaints. Data refreshed 2026-02-28.
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