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Lopaka vs Penpot
Penpot is open-source and focuses on web UI/UX, not embedded display code export.
LopakaMake stunning graphics for embedded electronics displays with no code
PenpotOpen source design and prototyping platformWhich to pick
Pick Lopaka if you want…
- Code-generating graphics editor for MCU displays
- Integrations with C++, Python or MicroPython (on Lopaka's list, not Penpot's)
Pick Penpot if you want…
- Open-source full-stack design platform
- Open-source web design
- Integrations with CSS, HTML or SVG (on Penpot's list, not Lopaka's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Lopaka:Lopaka is an open-source visual editor that creates graphics for embedded displays and generates ready-to-use MCU code.
- Penpot:Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping platform for collaborative UI, design systems, and AI-enhanced workflows.
- Best for
- Lopaka:Code-generating graphics editor for MCU displays
- Penpot:Open-source full-stack design platform
- Who it’s for
- Lopaka:Embedded developers building UI for microcontroller-driven screens.
- Penpot:Designers, developers, and AI agents needing scalable, code-friendly design collaboration.
- Pricing
- Lopaka:Freemium
- Penpot:Freemium
- Plans
- Lopaka:Basic Free · Plus – 7-Day Pass $5 one-time · Plus – Monthly $12 per month · Plus – Lifetime $67 one-time
- Penpot:Professional $0 per user per month · Unlimited $7 per editor per month · Enterprise $25 per member per month · Private Server $50k per year
- Open source
- Lopaka:Yes, 1,749 GitHub stars
- Penpot:Yes, 60,699 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Lopaka:C++, Python, MicroPython, Arduino, ESPHome, LVGL, U8g2, Adafruit GFX
- Penpot:CSS, HTML, SVG, JSON, design tokens, AI agents
Lopaka features
- Visual editor & code generator. Design screens visually and export C/C++ or MicroPython drawing code for supported libraries.
- Multi-platform support. Works with TFT_eSPI, U8g2, Adafruit GFX, Arduino_GFX, LVGL, MicroPython, ESPHome and more.
- Custom font import. Convert TTF, BDF or .h fonts to the format required by the target graphics library.
- Icon & animation libraries. Access community icons and, on paid plans, 1,500+ extra icons and full animation packs.
- Asset storage & export. Store PNG, BMP, XBMP, and font files; export code, PNG or BMP directly from the editor.
- Project organization. Manage multiple displays, layers and screens within a single project.
- Presentation mode & private projects. Show fullscreen demos and keep projects private on Plus plan.
- Team & API features. Teams plan adds collaboration, API access, SSO and on-premise deployment.
Penpot features
- Responsive UI Design. Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and CSS Grid/Flex layouts.
- Design Systems. Manage components, design tokens, and shared libraries at scale.
- Code Inspection. Export and inspect CSS, HTML, SVG, JSON and Penpot’s open file format.
- AI Workflows. Integrate any LLM or AI tool directly into design-to-code and code-to-design pipelines.
- Self-host & Cloud. Choose between Penpot’s hosted cloud or self-hosted deployment.
- Unlimited Collaboration. Unlimited teams, projects and file creation across plans.
Lopaka vs Penpot FAQ
Is Lopaka or Penpot free?+
Lopaka has a free plan (Basic); paid plans start at $12/month (Plus – Monthly). Penpot has a free plan (Professional); paid plans start at $25/month per user (Enterprise).
Which is cheaper, Lopaka or Penpot?+
Lopaka starts at $12/month (Plus – Monthly) and Penpot starts at $25/month per user (Enterprise); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.
Is Lopaka or Penpot open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Lopaka (sbrin/lopaka on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license) and Penpot (penpot/penpot on GitHub, MPL-2.0 license).
Do Lopaka and Penpot integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Lopaka lists C++, Python, MicroPython, Arduino and 5 more; Penpot lists CSS, HTML, SVG, JSON and 2 more.
On DevHunt
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