Figma
The collaborative design platform for building meaningful products
Founded
2012
Starting Price
$0
Category
Collaboration
Last updated March 6, 2026
About Figma
Figma is a cloud-based collaborative design platform used for UI/UX design, prototyping, and developer handoff. It enables real-time collaboration where multiple designers and stakeholders can work simultaneously in the same file from any browser or operating system. The product suite includes Figma Design, Dev Mode, FigJam whiteboarding, Figma Slides, and AI-powered design tools.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best-in-class real-time collaboration with multiple users in the same file
- Fully browser-based and cross-platform — no installation required
- Generous free tier for individuals and small teams
- Strong design-to-dev handoff with Dev Mode
- Comprehensive product suite covering design, prototyping, whiteboarding, and presentations
Key Features
Real-Time Collaboration
Multiple users can edit the same design file simultaneously with live cursors, comments, and instant syncing
Interactive Prototyping
Create clickable prototypes with transitions, overlays, Smart Animate, and custom animations
Dev Mode
Developer handoff tool providing code snippets, spacing info, asset exports, and design specs for engineers
Design Systems & Libraries
Shared component libraries, styles, and tokens to maintain consistency across teams and projects
FigJam Whiteboarding
Digital whiteboard for brainstorming, diagramming, and workshops with sticky notes, voting, and drawing tools
Figma Slides
Collaborative presentation tool for creating and delivering slide decks with live interactions
AI Design Tools
Generate and edit images, boost resolution, and transform prompts into high-fidelity prototypes
Pricing
Starter
$0
- Up to 3 design files
- 3 FigJam boards
- Unlimited viewers
- 30-day version history
Professional
$12/editor/month
Best For
UI/UX Design for Web and Mobile
Design user interfaces and experiences with responsive layouts, components, and interactive prototypes
Design System Management
Create and maintain shared component libraries, design tokens, and style guides for consistency across products
Developer Handoff & Collaboration
Bridge design and engineering workflows with specs, code snippets, and exportable assets
Team Brainstorming & Workshops
Use FigJam for collaborative brainstorming, user journey mapping, retrospectives, and planning
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