Technology · head to head
Figma vs etcd
etcd
Technology
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- From
- On request
- Rated
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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; etcd licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (etcd-io/etcd LICENSE); as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Figma and etcd actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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
- Real-time collaboration
- Vector networks
- Auto-layout
- Components & variants
- Prototyping
- Design systems
- Developer handoff
- Version control
Only in etcd
Nothing recorded that Figma does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Figma
- UI/UX designnot etcd
- Design systemsnot etcd
- Prototypingnot etcd
- Design collaborationnot etcd
- Developer handoffnot etcd
etcd
No use cases recorded yet. See the etcd review.
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
etcd
- Licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (etcd-io/etcd LICENSE); as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
- Benchmarked at only thousands of writes per second per instance per etcd.io, a throughput ceiling that requires clustering or an alternative store for higher write volumes
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
etcd
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the etcd review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Figma if
- You need real-time collaboration.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want vector networks.
Choose etcd if
Nothing in the data separates etcd from Figma on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Figma or etcd better?
- Neither clearly leads. Figma starts at Free and etcd at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Figma or etcd?
- Figma has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Figma and On request for etcd.
- Does Figma or etcd run on more platforms?
- Figma runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. etcd runs on Web.
- Can I use Figma for free?
- Yes. Figma has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. etcd starts at On request.
- 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 etcd is typically brought in for.
- What can Figma do that etcd cannot?
- Figma covers Real-time collaboration, Vector networks, Auto-layout, Components & variants.
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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