OpenPencil
A Figma-compatible design editor with built-in AI chat, headless CLI, real-time P2P collaboration, and a Vue SDK for building custom editors. No account needed.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/open-pencil/open-pencil or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $80/mo ($960/yr) in subscriptions
OpenPencil FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenPencil free and open source?+
OpenPencil is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. A Figma-compatible design editor with built-in AI chat, headless CLI, real-time P2P collaboration, and a Vue SDK for building custom editors. No account needed.
What paid software does OpenPencil replace?+
OpenPencil serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Paper, pen.dev, saving up to $80/month ($960/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenPencil?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/open-pencil/open-pencil or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenPencil?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.