The verdict
On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Penpot starts lower, at $7/mo against $20/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Build ranking, Penpot places 3 and TestDriver.ai 5 of 6.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $7/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| 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
TE
TestDriver.ai
- ProDevelopers needing automated pull request reviews and regression testing$20/mo
- EnterpriseOrganizations requiring unlimited testing volume and self-hosted infrastructure$995/mo
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.
Other options worth a look
- Tool·Value creationEnables teams to design interfaces and prototypes collaboratively in a shared browser-based workspace.
Build
From $16/mo yearlyFree plan - Tool·Value creationA Mac-first design tool for interfaces, prototypes and design systems, with real-time collaboration for teams.
Build
From €11/mo yearly - NETool·Value creationDeploys code and content globally with automatic HTTPS, form handling, serverless compute, and real-time preview URLs for every branch.
Build
From $9/moFree plan - SDTool·Value creationDesigns, builds, and operates custom production-grade software systems and AI agents tailored to your exact operational workflows.
Build