Question 1

Is Adobe XD or Penpot better?

Accepted Answer

Adobe XD has a score of 4.4/5 while Penpot scores 4.4/5. Adobe XD offers 13 tracked features and Penpot offers 13. The best choice depends on your specific needs and budget.

Question 2

Is Adobe XD cheaper than Penpot?

Accepted Answer

Adobe XD starts at $9.99/mo and Penpot starts at Free. Penpot offers a free plan while Adobe XD does not.

Question 3

What are the main differences between Adobe XD and Penpot?

Accepted Answer

Adobe XD and Penpot are both in the SaaS space. Adobe XD starts at $9.99/mo with 13 features tracked, while Penpot starts at Free with 13 features tracked.

	Adobe XD	Penpot
Starting Price	$9.99/mo	Free
Rating	4.4/5	4.4/5
Free Plan	No	Yes
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Feature	Adobe XD	Penpot
Auto-layout	✓	✓
Brand kit	✕	✓
Component libraries	✓	✓
Design tokens	✓	✕
Developer handoff	✓	✓
Export (PNG, SVG, PDF)	✓	✓
Photo editing	✕	✓
Plugins/extensions	✓	✓Limited
Prototyping	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Templates	✓	✓
Vector editing	✓	✓
Version history	✓	✓

Adobe XD vs Penpot (2026)

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Feature Comparison

Pricing Comparison

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