Figma
The browser-based design tool most product teams pay for, priced per seat.
In short
Collaborative interface design, prototyping and handoff in Figma’s cloud. The free Starter plan limits you to a few files; paid plans charge per seat, with different prices for Full, Dev and Collab seats.
Made by: Figma, Inc. · Where your data lives: In Figma’s cloud; it needs an internet connection for full functionality.
Logo from: figma.com
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Open-source design and prototyping in the browser, free in the cloud or on your server.
Works on: Web browser, Your own server · from $7/user/month
Difficulty: Easy
Download & install
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What we could verify
We checked key factual claims and linked to primary sources so you can confirm the details. Last reviewed Oct 3, 2026
Try before you move
A simple way to see if it fits your needs.
- Import a real fileBring in one of your existing designs and see what survives the trip.
- Rebuild one component togetherEdit at the same time as a colleague and leave comments.
- Hand it off to a developerCheck that measurements, assets and code snippets come out the way your team needs.