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The collaborative interface design platform
How to Replace FigmaOverview
Features
45 features across 17 categories
AI Features(2)
Generate product copy and descriptions using AI based on design context.
Automatically generate background images and textures using AI.
Analytics(2)
Track design metrics, usage, and collaboration activity across teams.
Monitor team activity, file usage, and collaboration patterns.
Availability(1)
Continue working on designs offline with automatic syncing when reconnected.
Collaboration(9)
Infinite canvas tool for brainstorming, wireframing, and visual thinking.
Leave threaded comments and annotations directly on designs for feedback.
Collaborative whiteboarding tool for brainstorming, diagramming, and ideation.
See real-time cursor positions and actions of all team members working together.
Control access levels with granular permissions for files and team members.
Multiple users can work on the same design file simultaneously with live cursors and updates.
Share designs with read-only or edit links for external stakeholders.
Organize files into team projects with shared access and permissions.
Track and restore previous versions of design files with detailed change logs.
Communication(1)
Chat with team members directly in the editor without leaving Figma.
Design Systems(5)
Organize and manage reusable design assets including icons, images, and components.
Build reusable design components with multiple variants for consistent design systems.
Organize and manage shared libraries, tokens, and design guidelines for teams.
Create team libraries with published components and styles accessible across projects.
Manage design tokens and sync them across design tools and code.
Design Tools(7)
Automatically arrange and space elements that respond to content changes.
Define and sync color palettes across all designs for consistent branding.
Set constraints to create responsive designs that adapt to different screen sizes.
Organize designs into responsive frames with multiple breakpoints and layouts.
Use grids, guides, and layout tools to organize designs with precision.
Create and manage text styles with advanced typography controls and font libraries.
Create and edit vector graphics, paths, and shapes with advanced drawing tools.
Developer Handoff(2)
Provide developers with specs, assets, and code snippets automatically.
Export design specs, measurements, and code snippets for developers.
Export(2)
Export multiple assets and frames in bulk with custom naming and organization.
Export designs in multiple formats including PNG, SVG, PDF, and GIF.
Extensibility(2)
Access REST API and webhooks to automate workflows and build custom integrations.
Extend functionality with community plugins and custom integrations.
Mobile(1)
View, comment, and present designs on iOS and Android devices.
Presentation(1)
Present designs in fullscreen with speaker notes and navigation controls.
Productivity(2)
Customizable keyboard shortcuts for faster design workflows and productivity.
Search and replace text, colors, and components across entire design files.
Prototyping(4)
Add animations and transitions to prototype interactions with easing and timing controls.
Create components with interactive states and conditional logic for advanced prototypes.
Design complex user flows with multiple pages, layers, and interaction states.
Create interactive prototypes with hotspots, animations, and user flow interactions.
QA & Testing(2)
Identify and fix accessibility issues including contrast and color blindness.
Automatically detect inconsistencies in components, spacing, and design system violations.
Resources(1)
Access and remix thousands of community-created templates and design resources.
Templates(1)
Start with pre-built mobile UI kits and device mockups.
Pricing
Free
- ✓2 editor seats
- ✓3 projects
- ✓basic features
Professional
Popular- ✓Unlimited files
- ✓projects
- ✓and editors
Organization
- ✓Advanced security
- ✓billing
- ✓and admin controls
Enterprise
- ✓Custom solutions
- ✓dedicated support
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Integrations
30 known integrations