Figma
Figma: A shared workspace for interface design, prototyping, developer handoff and more. Ranked #3 of 148 in Graphic Design Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for collaborative digital and interface design teams.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forCollaborative digital and interface design teams
- Free planYes
- Brand kitYes
- Founded2012 · San Francisco, California, United States
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Real-time editing, comments and branching support team collaboration.
- Shared libraries and reusable components help keep designs consistent.
- Dev Mode connects design files with developer handoff workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Professional's $12 per-seat monthly rate requires annual billing.
- Organization and Enterprise cost more per seat than Professional.
- Its design workflow centers on digital design, not every graphic-design task.
Our verdict on Figma
Figma brings interface design, prototyping and team collaboration into a shared workspace. Vector drawing and shape editing support design work, while interactive prototypes can include transitions and interactions. Designers can edit together in real time, comment on files and use branching. That makes Figma a fit for individual designers, agencies and product teams coordinating digital work, with Organization and Enterprise plans for larger teams. It is less suited to people seeking a tool focused only on standalone illustration or print design.
The plan structure scales from a free Starter plan with core design, prototyping and collaboration features. Professional costs $16 per seat per month with monthly billing, or $12 per seat per month with annual billing; both paid options add unlimited files and projects, team libraries and advanced prototyping. Organization is $55 per seat per month billed annually, adding organization-wide design systems and centralized administration. Enterprise is $90 per seat per month billed annually, with enterprise administration, advanced security and controls. The paid tiers matter most when teams need more capacity, shared systems or administration beyond Starter.
Figma's workflow extends beyond drawing: shared components and styles support reuse, Dev Mode provides developer handoff and inspect workflows, and version history and file recovery support file management. FigJam adds collaborative whiteboards, while Figma Slides covers presentations. Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support give teams several ways to access work, alongside an API. These connected features make it a sensible pick for teams coordinating interface design through handoff; buyers focused on a narrower graphic-design task may prefer a more specialized tool.
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Figma fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Template library | Yes |
| Presentation design | Yes |
| Illustration tools | Yes |
| Brand kit | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | figma.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Figma
- Adobe Creative CloudA broad creative suite for teams that need design, video, collaboration, and asset management.9.4
- CanvaA broad template-based editor for creating and sharing varied visual content.9.3
- AffinityA free desktop suite covering vector, pixel, layout, scripting, and print production.9.0
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