Developer Tools · head to head
Fig vs StackBlitz
Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
StackBlitz
Developer Tools
Browser-based IDE and AI app builder running full Node.js stacks via WebContainers
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; StackBlitz specific Teams and Enterprise pricing figures are not published; visitors must request a quote or infer from the pricing calculator.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fig and StackBlitz actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fig | StackBlitz |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2020 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Developer Tools).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Fig
Nothing recorded that StackBlitz does not also cover.
Only in StackBlitz
- WebContainers
- Bolt.new AI app builder
- Instant boot times
- GitHub project import
- Team collaboration
- Offline functionality
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
StackBlitz
- Editing a GitHub repository instantly in the browser without cloning itnot Fig
- Generating a working web app from a text prompt with Bolt.newnot Fig
- Sharing private projects across a team without individual GitHub seats for viewersnot Fig
- Running lightweight Node.js projects with no local setupnot Fig
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
StackBlitz
- Specific Teams and Enterprise pricing figures are not published; visitors must request a quote or infer from the pricing calculator.
- Browser-based execution via WebContainers has limits on which native/binary dependencies can run compared to a real server-backed environment.
- Heavy or resource-intensive workloads may be constrained by the end user's own browser and machine resources.
Pricing, plan by plan
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
StackBlitz
Free- PersonalFree
- Unlimited public projects, collections, and GitHub repositories
- View and edit without a GitHub account
- Teams$undefined/mo
- Private collections and repositories for paid members
- Free and paid member roles
- Automatic permission mirroring for org-owned repositories
Which should you pick?
Choose StackBlitz if
- You need webcontainers.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web.
- You also want bolt.new ai app builder.
Questions people ask
- Is Fig or StackBlitz better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and StackBlitz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fig or StackBlitz?
- Fig starts at Free and StackBlitz at Free.
- Does Fig or StackBlitz run on more platforms?
- Fig runs on Web. StackBlitz runs on web.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Fig do that StackBlitz cannot?
- StackBlitz covers WebContainers, Bolt.new AI app builder, Instant boot times, GitHub project import.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
StackBlitz: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Yes, the free Personal plan includes unlimited public StackBlitz projects, collections, and GitHub repositories, and lets anyone view and edit projects without needing a GitHub account.
SourceStackBlitz: What does the Teams plan add?
Teams lets GitHub organizations add free or paid members; paid members get access to private collections and repositories, with permissions mirrored from GitHub-owned repos.
SourceStackBlitz: Is there an Enterprise option?
Yes, custom Enterprise plans are available and require contacting StackBlitz directly.
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