Key Features
- Vector editing
- Prototyping
- Real-time collaboration
- Component libraries
- Version history
- Plugins (FigJam for whiteboarding)
Pros
- Best-in-class real-time collaboration in the browser - Capterra
- Component libraries and Variants speed up design systems - TrustRadius
- FigJam whiteboards add brainstorming without leaving the app - Capterra
Cons
- Limited offline mode—desktop app still relies on connection for many actions - TrustRadius
- Large files can feel sluggish on lower-powered laptops - Capterra
- Version history lacks full branch/merge like Git-based design tools - TrustRadius
Full Review
Figma's browser-native canvas remains the benchmark for collaborative interface design, letting multiple designers co-edit UI files as smoothly as they would in Google Docs Capterra.
Its Components, Variants, and Styles help teams build and scale design systems, while FigJam whiteboards bring early-stage ideation into the same workspace TrustRadius.
Offline limitations and occasional lag on large prototypes are still pain points, but for product teams that value real-time feedback loops, Figma's advantages handily outweigh the quirks.
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