Figma
The collaborative canvas for design, code, and AI
Overview
Figma provides an all-in-one collaborative workspace for product design, prototyping, and design system management. Teams can create user interfaces, responsive layouts using auto layout, vector illustrations, and interactive prototypes on a real-time multiplayer canvas equipped with cursor chat and commenting. Beyond interface design, Figma integrates developer handoff capabilities via Dev Mode, Code Connect, and MCP servers to connect design context directly to production code. AI capabilities such as Figma Make and Figma Weave allow teams to generate design directions, make bulk edits, and prompt code-backed prototypes into existence on the canvas. Figma also includes digital whiteboarding with FigJam, interactive slide deck creation with Figma Slides, motion design tools, and community-contributed plugins, UI kits, and templates to support the full product development lifecycle.
Best for: Product design teams, UX designers, product managers, and developers collaborating from initial concept to shipped code.
Pros and cons
What works well
- Free Starter tier available with core drawing features and community UI kits.
- Real-time collaborative canvas with multiplayer editing, cursor chat, and comments.
- Integrated developer handoff tools including Dev Mode and Code Connect.
Where it falls short
- Advanced team libraries and unlimited file access require paid seat subscriptions.
- Starter plan restricts file structure and monthly AI credit allocations.
Pricing
Starter
Free
Includes unlimited drafts, UI kits, templates, and 150 AI credits per day (up to 500 per month).
Professional
$16/mo (Full seat), $12/mo (Dev seat), $3/mo (Collab seat)
Includes unlimited files and folders, advanced prototyping tools, team design libraries, and 3,000 AI credits per month.
Organization
$55/mo (Full seat), $25/mo (Dev seat), $5/mo (Collab seat)
Billed annually. Includes unlimited teams, shared organization libraries, centralized admin tools, and 3,500 AI credits per month.
Enterprise
$90/mo (Full seat), $35/mo (Dev seat), $5/mo (Collab seat)
Billed annually. Includes custom team workspaces, design system APIs, SCIM seat management, and 4,250 AI credits per month.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Figma?
Figma is an intelligent collaborative canvas platform where design, code, and AI tools come together for end-to-end product development.
Is Figma free to use?
Yes, Figma offers a Starter plan that is free to use with unlimited drafts, UI kits, templates, and up to 500 AI credits per month.
What is Dev Mode in Figma?
Dev Mode provides developers with inspection tools, production code generation, and Code Connect to link design systems directly to codebases.
Can external collaborators view and comment on designs for free?
Yes, on paid Figma plans, team members can allow stakeholders to view and comment on files without buying extra seats.
What paid plans are available in Figma?
Figma offers Professional ($16/mo full seat), Organization ($55/mo full seat billed annually), and Enterprise ($90/mo full seat billed annually) plans.