Figma is the industry-standard tool for designing websites and apps before they’re built. Designers use it to create page layouts, design systems and clickable prototypes, while teammates and clients comment and collaborate in real time in the browser.
Key features include:
- A powerful vector design canvas with auto layout
- Components, variables and shared design systems
- Interactive prototypes for testing flows
- Real-time collaboration and commenting
- Dev Mode for developer handoff
- AI features for generating and editing designs
- FigJam whiteboards, Figma Slides, Figma Sites and Figma Make
Figma Sites and Make extend it into publishing and AI-built prototypes, but most teams use Figma to design, then build in Webflow, Framer or code.
The free Starter plan includes a limited number of files. Professional costs about $16 per month per Full seat billed annually ($20 monthly), with cheaper Dev ($12) and Collab ($3) seats. Organization costs about $55 and Enterprise about $90 per Full seat per month, billed annually. AI features use monthly credit allowances.
Figma has a learning curve for non-designers, and seat costs add up for large teams. For designers planning professional websites, it’s essential.
