Adobe XD vs Figma

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

A

Adobe XD

UI/UX design and prototyping

4.1
Editorial Rating
F

Figma

The collaborative interface design tool

4.6
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.1
vs
4.6

Starting Price

$22.99
vs
Free

Pricing Model

paid
vs
freemium
Feature
Adobe XD
Figma
UI design
Prototyping
Collaboration
Adobe integration
Voice prototyping
Components
Vector editing
Real-time collaboration
Design systems
Dev Mode
Figma AI

Adobe XD Pros

  • Adobe ecosystem
  • Voice prototyping
  • Good performance

Adobe XD Cons

  • In maintenance mode
  • No new features
  • Figma is better choice
  • Requires subscription

Figma Pros

  • Best-in-class real-time collaborative editing
  • Powerful design system capabilities (components, variants)
  • Works in browser across all operating systems
  • Generous free tier for individuals
  • Auto-layout enables responsive design
  • Strong developer handoff workflow
  • Extensive plugin marketplace

Figma Cons

  • Performance issues with large/complex files
  • Comments unreliable - don't stick to elements
  • Animation capabilities lag competitors
  • Auto-layout has unintuitive defaults
  • No offline editing mode
  • Pricing has increased significantly

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