Figma Reviews

“Impressive!”

Pros

Excellent value for the price! It's very useful for design work, prototyping and creating mockups. The interface and overall user experience are very well done and the large community makes it easy to find help and support when needed.

Cons

This is the best software in its category and far better than Adobe's alternative. The only downside is that it can lag a little at times probably because it's built on Electron.

“collaborative design”

Pros

Feels incredibly fluid to work in this platform with a team! Its real time collaboration is hard to beat, letting designers, developers and stakeholders all jump in and work together without getting in each other's way. The interface is accessible and features like components and auto layout has helped me keep the design process fast, consistent and scalable.

Cons

With larger or more complex files performance does start to lag especially when a lot of people are contributing at once. The limited offline support can also be frustrating whenever there's no internet connection.

“Effective workflow”

Pros

This is a very capable design tool and it connects really well with other options when I'm designing and publishing websites.

Cons

It's not the most beginner friendly option and definitely comes with some initial difficulty. I do wish there were a more "lite" version so more of my employees would feel comfortable using it.

“Dependable software”

Pros

Has made collaboration on design concepts much more smooth for the whole team! It's really simple to explore different ideas quickly and share them right away to get instant feedback. Inviting teammates and having them leave comments directly on the designs is a huge advantage for us. It keeps everyone engaged, makes suggestions much easier to track and helps the project keep moving without delays. The desktop app is very reliable and stays fully synced with the web and cloud versions so switching where I work never feels risky. On top of that the interface is clean and accessible which makes building concepts and prototypes feel fast and easy.

Cons

Performance can slow down a little when I'm working on very large design files. Also some of the more advanced features and code export options are only available on paid plans which means extra cost.

“accessible prototyping”

Pros

Such an accessible prototyping tool! I'd strongly recommend it to product managers especially the HTML to design Google extension for capturing other UIs and editing them.

Cons

Honestly I don't have any complaints. The tool has been great in daily use as a product manager and I really enjoy how simple live collaboration is with other PMs.

“user friendly for design mockups”

Pros

Is a very user friendly design platform that makes it simple to turn my ideas into impressive visual concepts and polished mockups.

Cons

There really isn't much to complain about with the software though there can be a slight adjustment period if you're switching over from Canva.

“we like the new API!”

Pros

I'm impressed with the way things stepped up lately with the addition of its API. It now lets users connect the software with different LLMs and support programmatic design through SaaS tools such as Zapier, N8N and similar services.

Cons

I don't have much to complain about. On some systems the interface can feel a little laggy at times but overall they have done an excellent job.

“appealing design tool”

Pros

Feels like the ideal tool for website design and UX work and it's also really useful for creating smaller creative assets in different formats. Its interface is far more appealing and accessible than many other design programs I've seen which makes the whole process more enjoyable.

Cons

Even though the software is accessible I still think you need a bit of training to really take full advantage of everything it can do.

“designer-first workflow shines”

Pros

When a design tool fades into the background I automatically know it's doing something right! This tool really feels like it was built by designers who understand how designing works. It lets you stay fully focused on the creative process and it comes with plenty of tools that support that really well.

Cons

The tool is mainly geared toward web, interface and other digital product design. If you try to use it for print work you can run into some limitations like the lack of a CMYK profile and no built in 300 dpi export option although there are workarounds and plugins that can help. The newer draw tool is quite good but its brush settings are still more limited than in some other design programs. It also depends on an internet connection which can be restrictive at times.

“collaboration that keeps us aligned”

Pros

Using this software makes it simple to collaborate with coworkers using audio and chat which really helps keep my business processes moving efficiently. Over the last three years this has consistently been a dependable way to stay connected with teams and collect customer feedback remotely without any problems.

Cons

I haven't faced any issues while using it.

“Go to tool!”

Pros

A very accessible tool and moving between its features is quite smooth. The cloud based collaboration is a big plus since it gives teams cross platform access without trouble. It has become our go to tool for corporate presentations, content mockups and product prototypes!

Cons

Still it can feel a bit limited at times since its features stay fairly surface level and don't go as deep into advanced settings as some competitors with full suite offerings. Its reliance on an internet connection can also hurt productivity in low signal locations and affect overall performance.

“Helps daily work”

Pros

The user experience is really good and they keep adding features that help a lot with my daily work.

Cons

Every now and then I get used to the way something works and they change it with an update so it takes me a little time to adjust again but it's okay.

“simple to use”

Pros

Working on mockups and collaborating with UX designers has been excellent! The live updates make a huge difference especially when we are dealing with interface conflicts because everyone can see changes instantly. It's also much simpler to get started with than XD.

Cons

A few tools are still missing like vectorize so we still have to rely on Illustrator from time to time. Aside from that every time we've used the software it has delivered exactly what we expected.

“realtime teamwork that clicks”

Pros

Having the whole team jump into the platform at the same time to comment or make design updates is a huge plus. It really creates that feeling of working side by side for us even when everyone is remote.

Cons

It can slow down with larger design files especially when they include lots of vectors or deeply nested components.

“perfect for branded consistency”

Pros

It has been really useful for building repeatable canvases when I need to create branded assets. I use it often for video graphics and thumbnails and it makes it much easier to keep everything consistent while also speeding up replication.

Cons

There is not much I dislike but coming from years of using Adobe the switch to this definitely came with some difficulty. The tools are located differently, the way you select and edit components is different and the layers behave a bit differently as well.

“modern interface”

Pros

Right away the interface is what won me over! It feels minimal, modern and very accessible which makes designing websites, user interfaces and app prototypes feel natural and efficient. On top of that the real time collaboration is a huge advantage. When several designers are involved in the same project it keeps the workflow connected organized and much more productive. Overall I rate it very highly! Honestly a solid 10/10!

Cons

I genuinely enjoy using it and it's hard for me to point to anything negative about it. As far as I'm concerned everything about the software has been excellent so there really isn't anything I dislike.

“Best choice!”

Pros

Among online collaboration tools this is one of the best in my opinion. Its primary use is clearly UX but it also lets multiple people involved in creating mockups participate together.

Cons

There's really nothing to complain about. It is affordable for designing web interfaces and works perfectly for UX teams and copywriters who want to refine their work more effectively.

“great UI to CSS handoff”

Pros

I think it does an excellent job of turning UI designs into CSS which makes it much easier for designers to bring their ideas to life while giving developers direct access to the CSS from the project.

Cons

At times switching between tools or modes doesn't feel very user friendly and it would be much more helpful if that part of the experience were clearer for users.

“visual thinking powerhouse”

Pros

An endless canvas that lets you map out whole galaxies of ideas, structure and organization in one giant visual system is exactly what makes this software so powerful. At $16 a month it honestly feels absurdly affordable for what we get. It has effectively replaced around 20 other tools I just don't need anymore.

Cons

There really isn't a downside in the usual sense. If anything the only misleading part is how simple it looks at first because that can make it seem more limited than it actually is. The real strength isn't hidden in a bunch of flashy toolbars but in the scale of thought, abstraction and systems you can build from those basic pieces. The interface may appear stripped back yet that simplicity is deceptive. It opens up an entire mental workspace where the power comes from what you create not from how many buttons are on screen. If there's any con at all it's that you may underestimate it at the beginning only to realize later it has become a kind of second brain for visual thinking.

“User friendly”

Pros

Having the ability to build a design system and create prototypes all in the same program is something I really appreciate. The platform feels accessible, user friendly and simple to work with which makes the whole design process much more convenient.

Cons

Something I'm not happy with is the limited handling of vector files since it still doesn't manage them properly. Because of that I still need to use Illustrator and it would be much better if vector files could be fully handled directly within this tool.