Figma
Figma Inc.
7.9
Overall Score / 10
Framer
Framer B.V.
6.9
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose Figma if:
- —Product design teams needing real-time collaboration
- —Design systems at scale across organizations
- —UI/UX designers working with developers via Dev Mode
Choose Framer if:
- —Designers who want full creative control over websites
- —Marketing teams building landing pages without developers
- —Agencies building client websites with design-first approach
The biggest difference: Figma scores 7.9/10 while Framer scores 6.9/10.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Figma | Framer |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $15/mo (Professional)Source: Figma Inc. pricing page → | $15/mo (Basic)Source: Framer B.V. pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes 3 Figma design files, 3 FigJam boards, unlimited viewers | Yes 1,000 pages, 10 CMS collections, Framer subdomain only |
| Value for Money | 8 | 7 |
| Ease of Use | 8 | 7 |
| Feature Power | 10 | 7 |
| Setup Ease | 9 | 8 |
| Migration Ease | 4 | 5 |
| Transparency | 7 | 7 |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, Windows | Web, Mac |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001 | GDPR |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
21 features compared · 20 differences
| Feature | Figma | Framer |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Animations and interactions | None | Full |
| Auto layout | Full | None |
| CMS | None | Full |
| Components and variants | Full | None |
| Design systems | Full | None |
| Dev Mode | Full | None |
| FigJam whiteboard | Full | None |
| Localization | None | Full |
| Plugins ecosystem | Full | None |
| Prototyping | Full | None |
| Real-time multiplayer editing | Full | None |
| Responsive design | None | Full |
| SEO tools | None | Full |
| Slides | Full | None |
| Staging environment | None | Full |
| Visual website builder | None | Full |
| Advanced | ||
| A/B testing (Scale) | None | Full |
| Analytics | None | Full |
| Branching and merging | Full | None |
| Custom code components | None | Full |
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | Full | Full |
Pricing Comparison
Figma Pricing
3 Figma design files, 3 FigJam boards, unlimited viewers
$15/editor/mo monthly, $12/editor/mo annual — Unlimited files, shared libraries, branching, Dev Mode
Design systems, branching & merging, centralized teams, org-wide libraries
SSO, advanced security, dedicated support, guest access controls, analytics
Framer Pricing
1,000 pages, 10 CMS collections, Framer subdomain, no custom domain
30 pages, custom domain, 1,000 CMS items
150 pages, staging, analytics, password protection
300+ pages, premium CDN, A/B testing, advanced hosting
Custom limits, SLAs, advanced security, dedicated support
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose Figma
Best for
- Product design teams needing real-time collaboration
- Design systems at scale across organizations
- UI/UX designers working with developers via Dev Mode
Avoid if
- You need print or advanced illustration (Adobe Illustrator is better)
- You have no internet connection (browser-based tool)
- You only need simple graphics (Canva is easier)
Who should choose Framer
Best for
- Designers who want full creative control over websites
- Marketing teams building landing pages without developers
- Agencies building client websites with design-first approach
Avoid if
- You need complex e-commerce functionality
- You need extensive backend logic or custom code
- You need a mature CMS for large content sites
Switching Guidance
Switching from Figma
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need offline design capability
- •Need advanced illustration features
- •Pricing at Organization tier
Potential blockers:
- •Shared design systems and component libraries
- •Team familiarity and muscle memory
- •Plugin ecosystem
Switching from Framer
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need complex e-commerce
- •Need extensive CMS features
- •Need custom backend logic
Potential blockers:
- •Website design investment
- •CMS content
- •Custom animations and interactions
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