Figma vs Adobe XD — Which Is Right for You?

Side-by-side comparison

Category
Figma
Design
Adobe XD
Design
Subcategory
Figma
UI/UX Design
Adobe XD
UI/UX Design
Pricing
Figma
Freemium
Adobe XD
Paid
Free Tier
Figma
Adobe XD
Founded
Figma
2,012
Adobe XD
2,016
Headquarters
Figma
San Francisco, CA
Adobe XD
San Jose, CA
Best For
Figma
Product design teams
Adobe XD
Adobe ecosystem users

Figma

Figma is a collaborative web application for interface design, with additional offline features enabled by desktop applications for macOS and Windows.…

Adobe XD

Adobe XD is a vector design tool for web and mobile applications, developed and published by Adobe Inc. It is available for macOS and Windows, and the…

Comparison Details

MetricFigmaAdobe XD
CategoryDesignDesign
SubcategoryUI/UX DesignUI/UX Design
Pricing ModelFreemiumPaid
Free TierYesNo
Founded20122016
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CA
Key FeaturesCollaborative Design, Prototyping, Dev Mode, Design SystemsVector Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate, Repeat Grid
Best ForProduct design teamsAdobe ecosystem users

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Figma or Adobe XD?

Figma is best for product design teams, while Adobe XD is best for adobe ecosystem users. The right choice depends on your needs.

Is Figma cheaper than Adobe XD?

Figma uses a Freemium model with a free tier, while Adobe XD uses a Paid model.

Can I use Figma and Adobe XD together?

Many teams combine Figma (UI/UX Design) with Adobe XD (UI/UX Design) for different aspects of their workflow.

What are the main differences between Figma and Adobe XD?

Figma focuses on Collaborative Design, Prototyping, Dev Mode, while Adobe XD excels at Vector Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate.