About Figma
Figma is a cloud-based UI designing and prototyping tool, which allows multiple teams to collaborate on creating, testing, and deploying interface or product designs. Features include version history, project management, commenting, user-based permissions, plugin creation, and single sign-on (SSO).
The platform enables designers to prepare drawings using vector networks, pen, and arc tools, letting them develop pie charts, watch screens, or clocks without merging or connecting to the path’s origin. With the auto-layout feature, teams can automatically resize various components of interface designs such as buttons or lists by using padding, direction, and space settings. Figma allows users to create prototypes through various interactions such as hover, on-click, or button press, and utilize GIFs to add video elements, or animations. It also helps teams to simultaneously edit designs, track changes, add notes, discover newly uploaded files, and share design links with members.
Figma offers integration with multiple third-party applications including Maze, Zeplin, Trello, Flinto, Slack, Dropbox, and Jira. Designers can maintain a library of shareable assets such as icons, backgrounds, images, and fonts and gain visibility into the asset usage through analytics. The platform also lets coordinators send invites to remote stakeholders for a brainstorming session and capture, categorize, and prioritize ideas according to projects.
Pricing starting from:
US$12.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
Markets
United States
Supported Languages
English
Pricing starting from:
US$12.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Features
Total features of Figma: 23
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Adobe Photoshop
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- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Best for UX and collaboration
Reviewed on 3/4/2022
I was skeptical about switching from Sketch to Figma because Sketch worked just fine. However, when...
I was skeptical about switching from Sketch to Figma because Sketch worked just fine. However, when I saw how the collaboration works and how easy it is for the developers to build websites designed in Figma, I changed my mind.
Pros
Figma takes collaboration to the next level: our designers, project managers, and clients comment, ask questions, and correct layouts at the same time. In addition, you can limit the status of each participant without worrying that someone will disturb the harmony in the design. All versions and changes are stored in Figma and you can "roll back" to the right one at any time. I no longer need to store dozens of files on my computer and remember which file had the design with the element that the customer asked to remove and now wants to return.
Cons
Figma is great for web design, UX/UI, and even making presentations. However, it doesn't fully replace Adobe Creative Cloud, you will still need to use other design software.
Alternatives Considered
Adobe XDReasons for Choosing Figma
Because Figma is better for feedback and real-time collaboration. Besides, it's available on all platforms, which my clients love.Switched From
SketchReasons for Switching to Figma
Figma is free, multi-platform, highly functional, and just perfect.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
we use Figma for software prototyping
Reviewed on 16/1/2023
Overall, when it comes to software prototyping and designing, Figma is still the best
Overall, when it comes to software prototyping and designing, Figma is still the best
Pros
Software prototyping is so easy with this software becausee we are able to use drag and drop feature to save us time.
Cons
Sometimes fonts differ when you code, I just hope Figma can improve on there typography to help us have consistent designs
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
the best design tool for teams
Reviewed on 8/7/2020
As we are working on the same project at the same time the Figma cloud service it's really helping...
As we are working on the same project at the same time the Figma cloud service it's really helping us being more productive.
Pros
The thing that I like the most about Figma it's the cross-platform support: You can use Figma on your Mac, pc, linux or even a browser. The second thing is the cloud service. Every changes you made it's updated automatically and every person on the team can see what you are changing in real-time
Cons
The thing that I like the lest about Figma it's the fact that it's not battery-efficient on the Mac compared to alternatives and it does not work well on browser. Moreover it's not very easy to use.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The only design tool you need for realtime collaboration
Reviewed on 9/10/2022
Figma changed the whole game and I advise all my colleagues and team members to use it to design...
Figma changed the whole game and I advise all my colleagues and team members to use it to design anything and everything for it's unlimited features we need. It supports to design the whole product work process, brain storming, planning , designing and prototyping. It's the only app you need. Thanks for your effort Figma <3
Pros
- Realtime collaboration
- Smooth & Neat prototyping animation
- Supporting multiple platforms
- Easy to use platform and interface
- All files are stored on cloud system
- Huge assets library
- Easy to share files
- Easy to import and export files
Cons
- Prototype not loading in some browsers such as Google Chrome
- You cannot copy objects direct from Adobe into Figma
- Exporting images quality is not that good, could be better
- App restart is required in the middle of work process and sometimes it's annoying
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Figma is Freedom
Reviewed on 3/12/2022
Pros
Figma has a lot of features and is easy to use, a beginner can use it easily without any issues.
Cons
Figma requires an internet connection, due to bad internet in my country it's a bit of a problem. Would have loved it if they have an offline manner of saving works
Figma FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Figma.Q. What type of pricing plans does Figma offer?
Figma offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$12.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Not Available
Figma is available across 3 pricing tiers. Pricing details are outlined below: Starter Team: Free for up to 2 editors and 3 projects Professional: $12 per editor/month (annual billing) and $15 per editor/month (monthly billing) Organization: $45 per editor/month (annual billing)
Q. Who are the typical users of Figma?
Figma has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001-5,000
Q. What languages does Figma support?
Figma supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Figma support mobile devices?
Figma supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Figma integrate with?
Figma integrates with the following applications:
Coda, Dropbox Business, Jira, Notion, Slack, Trello, Zeplin
Q. What level of support does Figma offer?
Figma offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base
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