Is Figma or Semgrep better?

Neither clearly leads. Figma starts at Free and Semgrep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Figma or Semgrep?

Figma starts at Free and Semgrep at Free.

Does Figma or Semgrep run on more platforms?

Figma runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Semgrep runs on web, api, linux, mac, windows.

Can I use Figma for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

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 Semgrep is typically brought in for.

What can Figma do that Semgrep cannot?

Figma covers Real-time collaboration, Vector networks, Auto-layout, Components & variants. Semgrep covers Static code scanning, Supply chain scanning, Secrets detection, Cross-file analysis.

Software · head to head

Figma vs Semgrep

Figma

Software

The collaborative interface design tool

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Semgrep

Software

Open-source static analysis tool for finding security bugs and enforcing code standards.

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Figma no offline editing capability, can only view and create new files when disconnected; Semgrep free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.
They diverge on capability: Figma covers Real-time collaboration, Semgrep covers Static code scanning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Figma and Semgrep actually diverge.

Attributes where Figma and Semgrep differ
Attribute	Figma	Semgrep
Pricing model	Unknown	freemium
Platforms	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android	web, api, linux, mac, windows
Founded	2012	Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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

Real-time collaboration
Vector networks
Auto-layout
Components & variants
Prototyping
Design systems
Developer handoff
Version control

Only in Semgrep

Static code scanning
Supply chain scanning
Secrets detection
Cross-file analysis
AI-powered triage and remediation
CI/CD integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Figma

UI/UX designnot Semgrep
Design systemsnot Semgrep
Prototypingnot Semgrep
Design collaborationnot Semgrep
Developer handoffnot Semgrep

Semgrep

Scanning code for security vulnerabilities in CI/CDnot Figma
Detecting vulnerable open-source dependenciesnot Figma
Finding hardcoded secrets before code shipsnot Figma
Enforcing custom code standards with rule setsnot Figma
Prioritizing findings with AI-assisted triagenot 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

Semgrep

Free tier caps out at 10 contributors and 10 repositories.
Secrets scanning is priced as a separate module ($15/contributor) from Code and Supply Chain.
Self-managed repositories and custom CI/CD require the Enterprise tier.
AI credits are limited per tier and additional usage requires upgrading.

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

Semgrep

Free

FreeFree
- Up to 10 contributors
- Code and Supply Chain scanning
- 60 AI credits total
Teams$30/month
- Code, Supply Chain, or Secrets scanning per contributor
- Pro rules
- AI-powered triage and remediation
Enterprise$undefined/month
- On-prem support
- Custom CI/CD
- 50 AI credits per developer/month

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.

Figma review

Choose Semgrep if

You need static code scanning.
You want to start without paying.
You work on web, api, linux, mac, windows.
You also want supply chain scanning.

Semgrep review

Questions people ask

Is Figma or Semgrep better?: Neither clearly leads. Figma starts at Free and Semgrep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Figma or Semgrep?: Figma starts at Free and Semgrep at Free.
Does Figma or Semgrep run on more platforms?: Figma runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Semgrep runs on web, api, linux, mac, windows.
Can I use Figma for free?: Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Semgrep is typically brought in for.
What can Figma do that Semgrep cannot?: Figma covers Real-time collaboration, Vector networks, Auto-layout, Components & variants. Semgrep covers Static code scanning, Supply chain scanning, Secrets detection, Cross-file analysis.

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.

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Semgrep: What does Semgrep cost?

The Free edition covers up to 10 contributors; Teams starts at $30/contributor/month for Code scanning (Supply Chain also $30, Secrets $15); Enterprise is custom-priced.

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Figma: 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.

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Semgrep: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Free edition supports up to 10 contributors and 10 repositories with Code and Supply Chain scanning plus 60 AI credits total.

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Figma: 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.

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Semgrep: How is usage metered?

Pricing is per contributor, defined as someone who made at least one commit to a scanned private repository in the past 90 days.

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Figma: 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.

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Semgrep: Is there special pricing for startups?

Yes, Semgrep offers special startup pricing upon request for early-stage companies.

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Figma: 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.

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Figma: 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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Figma vs Semgrep

Figma

Semgrep

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Figma

Only in Semgrep

What people use each for

Figma

Semgrep

Where each one falls short

Figma

Semgrep

Pricing, plan by plan

Figma

Semgrep

Which should you pick?

Choose Figma if

Choose Semgrep if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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