Figma
Design · Free · since 2012
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Figma is the dominant design tool for digital product teams. It runs in the browser with real-time multiplayer collaboration, making it easy for designers, developers, and stakeholders to work together.
Free tier supports 3 projects. Professional plans start at $12/editor/month.
pros
- Real-time collaboration — multiple designers, one file
- Browser-based, works on any OS
- Excellent component and design system support
- Strong developer handoff features
cons
- Per-editor pricing gets expensive for large teams
- Browser-based means no offline support
- Performance can lag with very large files
- Limited vector editing compared to Illustrator
top Figma alternatives
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