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Fig vs Subframe

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Fig

Developer Tools

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit FigFull review
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Subframe

Design

The AI-native design tool built for code

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit SubframeFull review

The short version

  • Fig is free; Subframe starts at $29/mo.
  • Where Fig falls short: the standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported.
  • Where Subframe falls short: free plan limited to 1 project and 10 pages.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fig and Subframe actually diverge.

Attributes where Fig and Subframe differ
AttributeFigSubframe
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDesign

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web).

Not yet recorded: founded for Subframe.

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.

Subframe

  • Creating production-ready interfaces without static mockupsnot Fig
  • Syncing design components with code as single source of truthnot Fig
  • Building responsive designs with auto layoutnot Fig
  • Real-time multiplayer collaboration with layer commentingnot Fig
  • Exporting Radix UI and Tailwind CSS code via CLInot 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

Subframe

  • Free plan limited to 1 project and 10 pages
  • Free plan includes limited AI features compared to Pro
  • Pro plan billed per editor, not per team

Pricing, plan by plan

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

Subframe

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Up to 10 pages
    • 2 prototypes
  • Pro$29/mo
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited pages
    • Unlimited prototypes

Which should you pick?

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fig review

Choose Subframe if

  • You want to start without paying.
Subframe review

Questions people ask

Is Fig or Subframe better?
Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Subframe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fig or Subframe?
Fig starts at Free and Subframe at Free.
Does Fig or Subframe run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Fig for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Subframe: Is there a free version of Subframe?

Yes, Subframe offers a free plan with 1 project, up to 10 pages, 2 prototypes, unlimited team members, and limited AI features.

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Subframe: How is the Pro plan priced?

Subframe Pro costs $29 per editor per month, with unlimited projects, pages, prototypes, and AI usage.

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Subframe: Are viewer seats free?

Yes, Subframe offers free viewer seats across all pricing plans, allowing team members to view without an editor license.

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