The verdict
On the data we hold, Penpot comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Penpot has a free plan to start on.
- In our Build ranking, Penpot places 3 and Stratos Development Group 6 of 6.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $7/mo | Not known yet |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Not known yet |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Penpot
- ProfessionalFree cloud plan with up to 8 team members, unlimited viewers, 10 GB storage and 7 days of version history.Free
- UnlimitedPer editor with a monthly cap of 175 USD whatever the team size; 14-day free trial.$7/mo/seat
- EnterprisePer member for larger organisations; 14-day free trial.$25/mo/seat
- Private ServerDedicated private server, billed yearly.$50,000/yr
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Stratos Development Group
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Penpot if…
Design and engineering teams that want a browser-based design tool built on web standards, with an option to self-host for data control or open-source requirements.
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Choose Stratos Development Group if…
We haven't written up who Stratos Development Group suits yet.
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