Software · head to head
Figma vs Attio
Attio
Software
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- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Figma has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Figma no offline editing capability, can only view and create new files when disconnected; Attio the free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
- They diverge on capability: Figma covers Vector networks, Attio covers Custom data model.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Figma and Attio actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Figma
- Vector networks
- Auto-layout
- Components & variants
- Prototyping
- Design systems
- Developer handoff
- Version control
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Attio
- Custom data model
- Flexible views
- Email integration
- Calendar sync
- Automations
- Mobile app
- Templates
- Gmail
Both cover
- Real-time collaboration
- Slack
- SOC2
- 2FA
- SSO
- GDPR
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Figma
- UI/UX designnot Attio
- Design systemsnot Attio
- Prototypingnot Attio
- Design collaborationnot Attio
- Developer handoffnot Attio
Attio
- Sales pipelinenot Figma
- Customer managementnot Figma
- Deal trackingnot Figma
- Investor relationsnot Figma
- Partnership managementnot Figma
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Figma
- No offline editing capability, can only view and create new files when disconnected
- Mobile apps are read-only, cannot edit designs on iOS or Android
- No self-hosted option, requires cloud connectivity and internet access
- Performance degradation with large files containing thousands of layers
- Library components and unloaded pages not accessible offline
Attio
- The free plan stops at 3 seats and 50,000 records
- Outbound email is capped at 200 messages a month on the free plan and 1,000 on Plus
- Call Intelligence, sequences, advanced reporting and permission controls all require the Pro tier
- Custom objects are capped at 3 on free, 5 on Plus and 12 on Pro, with unlimited objects reserved for Enterprise
- File storage is capped at 50 GB on the free and Plus tiers
Pricing, plan by plan
Figma
Free- StarterFree
- Unlimited drafts
- 3 Figma files
- 3 FigJam boards
- Professional$12/month
- Unlimited files and folders
- Team libraries
- Advanced prototyping
- Organization$55/month
- Unlimited teams
- Shared libraries
- Design system theming
- Enterprise$90/month
- Custom workspaces
- API access
- SCIM seat management
Attio
$29/month- Starter$29/month
- Unlimited contacts
- Custom objects
- Email sync
- Plus$59/month
- Everything in Starter
- Automations
- Custom attributes
- Pro$119/month
- Everything in Plus
- Advanced automations
- Custom branding
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Custom contracts
- SSO
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Figma if
- You need vector networks.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want auto-layout.
Choose Attio if
- You need custom data model.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want flexible views.
Questions people ask
- Is Figma or Attio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Figma starts at Free and Attio at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Figma or Attio?
- Figma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Figma and $29/month for Attio.
- Does Figma or Attio run on more platforms?
- Figma runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Attio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- Can I use Figma for free?
- Yes. Figma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Attio starts at $29/month.
- What is Figma best used for?
- Figma is most often used for ui/ux design, design systems, prototyping, design collaboration. Of those, ui/ux design and design systems are not what Attio is typically brought in for.
- What can Figma do that Attio cannot?
- Figma covers Vector networks, Auto-layout, Components & variants, Prototyping. Attio covers Custom data model, Flexible views, Email integration, Calendar sync. Both handle Real-time collaboration, Slack, SOC2, 2FA.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Figma: What's included in Figma's free tier?
Figma's Starter plan is free forever and includes unlimited drafts, up to 3 Figma files, 3 FigJam boards, core design features (vector editing, auto layout, components, prototyping), basic developer handoff (inspect), and 150 AI credits per day up to 500 per month. Maximum 2 editors per file.
SourceFigma: Does Figma work offline?
Figma has very limited offline support. You can create one new file and edit currently loaded pages, but cannot open previously created files, access new pages, search for library components, or see real-time collaboration. Changes are cached locally for up to 30 days and sync when you reconnect.
SourceFigma: Can you self-host Figma?
No. Figma is a closed, cloud-only platform with no option to self-host or run on your own servers.
SourceFigma: What export formats does Figma support?
Figma exports to PNG, JPEG, SVG (at 1x scale only), and PDF (at 1x scale only). Export settings allow customization of resolution, quality, and scale.
SourceFigma: What platforms does Figma support?
Figma is available as a web app (all platforms), desktop apps for macOS and Windows, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Linux users can access Figma through the web browser only.
SourceFigma: What are Figma's integrations?
Figma integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Asana, Linear, Notion, VS Code, Zapier, and hundreds of other tools. Integration categories include collaboration, project management, developer handoff, prototyping, and AI/code generation.
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