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Figma
The collaborative interface design tool
As of 30 August 2026, Figma has a free plan and paid plans start at $12/month. Figma is a cloud-based design tool that is similar in functionality to Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision Studio. Softwr lists it under Technology. Figma is made by Figma Inc, launched in 2012, available on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS.
Overview
What Figma does
Figma is a cloud-based design tool that is similar in functionality to Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision Studio. What makes Figma different is that it works entirely in your browser, making it easier for teams to collaborate on design projects in real-time.
What people use it for
- UI/UX design
- Design systems
- Prototyping
- Design collaboration
- Developer handoff
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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What people choose instead of Figma
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- FigmavsPenpot
Penpot: Free, open-source, browser-based alternative with real-time collaboration and SVG-native design, available for self-hosting.
- FigmavsFramer
Framer: Browser-based design and prototyping tool with integrated code editor for interactive component creation.
- FigmavsInVision
InVision: Collaboration and prototyping platform with design specs and handoff features similar to Figma.
Pricing
What Figma costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Starter
Free
- Unlimited drafts
- 3 Figma files
- 3 FigJam boards
- Core design features
- Basic developer handoff
- 150 AI credits per day
Professional
$12 /mo
- Unlimited files and folders
- Team libraries
- Advanced prototyping
- 3000 AI credits per month
Organization
$55 /mo
- Unlimited teams
- Shared libraries
- Design system theming
- 3500 AI credits per month
Enterprise
$90 /mo
- Custom workspaces
- API access
- SCIM seat management
- 4250 AI credits per month
Capabilities
Features
Real-time collaboration
Vector networks
Auto-layout
Components & variants
Prototyping
Design systems
Developer handoff
Version control
Slack
Integration with Slack
Microsoft Teams
Integration with Microsoft Teams
Jira
Integration with Jira
GitHub
Integration with GitHub
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceCan you self-host Figma?
No. Figma is a closed, cloud-only platform with no option to self-host or run on your own servers.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Figma
- Company
- Figma Inc
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Founders
- Dylan Field, Evan Wallace
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