Adobe XD vs Penpot
Side-by-side comparison for 2026
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Our Verdict
🏆 Adobe XD wins on overall editorial score (7.8/10)
Adobe XD scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case — check the breakdown below.
Editorial Scores
Pricing
Adobe XD
$9.99/moFree planfreemium
Penpot
FreeFree planfreemium
Pros
✓ Adobe XD
- ✓Seamless Adobe integration
- ✓Strong animation and prototyping
- ✓Good performance with large files
✓ Penpot
- ✓Completely free
- ✓Open-source and self-hostable
- ✓Privacy-focused
- ✓Figma-like interface
Cons
✗ Adobe XD
- Subscription required for full features
- Smaller third-party plugin ecosystem than Figma
✗ Penpot
- Smaller ecosystem and community
- Fewer advanced features than Figma