Adobe XD vs Figma

Our Verdict

Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Figma edges ahead in this comparison. Figma offers better value and broader platform support.

Feature
Adobe XD
Figma
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$9.99/mo
$12/mo
Monthly Visits
10.0M
140.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
4 apps
7 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE

Adobe XD Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tight integration with Photoshop and Illustrator assets
  • Included in broader Creative Cloud plans
  • Solid prototyping and micro-interaction tools

Cons

  • Adobe has slowed active investment in XD as Figma has grown
  • Smaller design community/plugin ecosystem than Figma
  • Real-time collaboration is less mature than Figma

Figma Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Web-native, zero-install setup required
  • True real-time collaboration with cursor tracking
  • Vast plugin store and UI community templates

Cons

  • Advanced plans are costly for large, multi-seat layouts
  • Can lag under extremely heavy design files with high nodes
  • Offline work remains highly restricted

Adobe XD Key Features

  • Vector design & wireframing
  • Interactive prototyping with voice/gesture triggers
  • Auto-animate transitions
  • Creative Cloud Libraries sync
  • Co-editing

Figma Key Features

  • Real-time Co-editing
  • Advanced Auto Layout
  • Interactive Prototyping
  • Variables & Design Systems
  • Dev Mode