Penpot vs OpenSpeedTest

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeaturePenpotOpenSpeedTest
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseMPL-2.0free
LanguageClojure
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetesdocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 58,249
First released20202022
ReplacesFigma

Why pick each one

Choose Penpot if…

  • Released under the MPL-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 58.2k GitHub stars
Penpot details

Choose OpenSpeedTest if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
OpenSpeedTest details

Frequently asked questions

Is Penpot or OpenSpeedTest better?

Neither is universally better. Penpot has the larger community, while OpenSpeedTest is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Penpot and OpenSpeedTest free and open-source?

Yes. Penpot is licensed under MPL-2.0 and OpenSpeedTest under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Penpot and OpenSpeedTest with Docker?

Penpot: yes. OpenSpeedTest: yes.

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