open-pencil vs OpenShots

Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

open-pencil

MIT

AI-native design editor with real-time collaboration, component system, and Figma-compatible file format.

MIT

Turn raw screenshots into polished, shareable visuals. Free, open-source, and completely offline with Tauri.

	open-pencil	OpenShots
License	MIT	MIT
Self-hostable	No	No
GitHub Stars	4,080	8
Forks	349	1
Open Issues	37	—
Last Commit	Apr 9, 2026	Apr 12, 2026
First Released	Feb 27, 2026	Apr 9, 2026
Categories	Graphic Design Tools AI & Machine Learning	Graphic Design Tools
Tags	#ai agent #editor #collaboration	#screenshot #desktop-app #cross-platform

Open-source design and prototyping tool for cross-domain teams — a self-hostable alternative to Figma.

The open-source CapCut alternative