For a team that values open-source flexibility and prioritizes privacy, choose Penpot. Its real-time collaboration and designer-developer friendliness make it ideal for open-source advocates who may want to self-host their projects. However, if your work depends on a rich plugin ecosystem or you seek a more polished design experience, Penpot might not meet your needs.
On the other hand, if you're a designer or founder looking to create and publish websites quickly without coding, Framer is the way to go. It excels with strong animations and easily integrated CMS features, making it perfect for marketing sites and portfolios. Just be aware that building complex web applications is not Framer's strength; if you need total control over the code and hosting, consider alternatives.