Figma

No other alternative is as good as Figma

Comments: Figma rocks for design – no matter the stage! It's super easy to use for basic sketches (low-fidelity wireframes) and powerful enough to build complex, high-quality apps. Basically, Figma is awesome for design from start to finish!

Pros:

I like the way that advancement is extremely simple in figma in light of the fact that the intelligent metatrails accessible in there and generally the modules caused my work to dispense more straightforward and Strong parts, auto formats and clearly tokenisation of plan framework. I also made my CV layout in it to make it look good.

Cons:

I will say, Figma is minimal hard to use for amateurs. Highlights are too overlayered. This makes it somewhat hard here and there to appropriately sort out a particular element and more to it, symbols situations are not easy to understand

Figma, one of the most incredible tools for creating functional and realistic prototypes.

Comments: Figma is highly intuitive, and we don't need to be professionals in the design field to create functional prototypes, all we need is time to learn the most important aspects of prototyping and it is guaranteed that each project will be better and with a professional result.
We can execute our designs and make them look like a functional application, and after approval, we can give it to our development team for implementation.

Pros:

Figma is one of the most popular and powerful tools when we need to develop functional prototypes to demonstrate an idea, especially when we are going to show, for example, the design of a web application or mobile APP. Figma developments are highly interactive and can be presented in any format, whether for a mobile device, a tablet or a laptop, and we can even customize the resolution for almost any resolution.

Cons:

Figma has its own file format described with the .fig extension, so there are not many import options from other formats such as .xd, which can be a bit tedious if we come from other applications and want to bring all our projects to Figma. However, once this challenge is overcome, we can create designs either with the standalone application or by using figma from a browser, with similar functionality.

Bad product, highly unclear

Comments: It had made me want to cry, I cannot stand using this abomination more than I need to.

Pros:

It has a fancy look to cover up how trash of an app this is.

Cons:

Honestly everything, its one of the most unclear apps I have ever seen. None of the icons help you see what you are trying to do. Its an awful app for beginners, even despite being in a classroom setting and having it being taught to us, most of the class is genuinely crying in frustration over this app and even the teacher is confused on what they are teaching. Please never download this app if you are an educator, I could hand code what I am making in this faster than I could ever create it in this god forsaken application.

Amazing collaborative design tool

Pros:

Figma has been crucial to us building our mobile app. We designed the entire app using Figma. It's an amazing collaborative tool where our whole team can work simultaneously on designs and give feedback in real time. The mirroring feature allows for a great way to see how it'll look on the iPhone too!

Cons:

The Figma community could improve in terms of search ability. Also, it is a little confusing how to create folders on Figma.

Figma: the essential tool to productive collaborative design

Comments: Figma is the all in one service you need. It can handle everything from building advanced, scalable design systems to running collaborative whiteboarding sessions, through to full interactive brand guidelines.

Pros:

Figma is the all-encompassing software that every agency needs. It brings strong prototype ability, great design tools, and brilliant workshopping tools all into one cohesive place. It's fantastic for pulling together much more than just the talked-about prototypes. Presentations, brand guidelines, you name it! The range of plugins available also helps to supercharge the experience.

Cons:

It’s difficult to find many downsides, but one issue is the limited options for adjusting screen size when presenting prototypes. Sometimes you want to zoom out, but the preset display options make it challenging to do so easily. Hopefully this will be solved by Figma Slides!

Best component based design tool

Comments: I like design editor layout, as it is easy to understand, i also like libraries for font and icon as it has varieties of libraries & plugin

Pros:

It is easy to use, so many good libraries & plugins which saves my times a lot, and the best part is component based design, which help to do changes at one time and affect it at all screens

Cons:

During the time of UI presentation when we do full screen and at that time if move our navigation towards top side then Figma's by default status bar occurs and some time we are not able to perform CTA

Figma is powerful prototyping and handoff features

Comments: I have over 2 years experience with Figma as Software Engineer.

Pros:

Figma is powerful prototyping and give developers to inspect design detail, css properties and download assets

Cons:

Figma is a little bit hard in learning curve for new users.

Figma can easily add features and automated tasks

Comments: I have 3 years experience with Figma as Graphic Designer.

Pros:

Figma is a large and grow plugins and can easily add features and automated tasks.

Cons:

Figma need advance vector editing tool such as Adobe Illustrator.

Figma is good at real time collaboration but need stable internet

Comments: I have over 3 years with Figma as UI/UX Designer.

Pros:

Figma is good at real time collaboration and can work multiple users at the same file.

Cons:

Figma is a web base tool, so we need a stable internet connection.

Figma is flexible for cross platform

Comments: I have 3 years experience with Figma as UI UX Designer

Pros:

Figma is flexible for teams working cross platform such as windows, linux and mac.

Cons:

Figma have performance issue for complex and large file.

My honest Figma Review

Comments: My overall experience with Figma has been truly outstanding. I wholeheartedly recommend it not only as an ideal starting point for novice designers but also as a compelling choice for seasoned professionals considering a transition.

Pros:

Figma's pros include excellent collaboration and real-time editing, cross-platform compatibility, strong version history and prototyping, a wide range of plugins and integrations, and features like Auto Layout and Design Systems for efficient design processes.

Cons:

The downside to Figma is the lack of advanced prototyping tools for high-fidelity prototypes.

Not good for companies

Comments: My developers loved it, but I hated it.
I share the concerns raised about Figma's user management and billing system. My experience has been frustrating, marked by unexpected charges due to the automatic upgrade of viewer accounts to full memberships without explicit consent. This lack of transparent control and oversight in billing has not only led to financial strains but also raised serious questions about Figma's suitability for businesses requiring stringent compliance and security protocols. Unfortunately, Figma’s current system appears to lack the necessary safeguards for business owners to manage their accounts effectively and economically

Pros:

I have to admit I am impressed with the tools themselves, easy to follow

Cons:

As a business owner utilizing Figma for our design and prototyping needs, I feel compelled to voice significant concerns regarding its billing and user management systems. Figma offers a suite of powerful tools for design mockups, but it falls short in areas crucial to business operations—particularly in terms of compliance and security. In my own experience with Figma, I've encountered serious issues where the system automatically upgraded viewer accounts to full memberships without my consent or awareness. This led to unexpected and substantial charges, a problem that became apparent only upon a detailed audit of our accounts. The lack of clear notifications and approval mechanisms for such critical changes is a significant oversight. In a busy business environment where oversight of multiple systems is a common challenge, such lapses in user management can easily go unnoticed. More critically, this flaw in Figma’s system isn't merely a financial risk; it's a breach of basic compliance protocols that businesses strictly adhere to. The ease with which employees can unintentionally escalate costs by sharing projects outside the organization poses a direct threat to operational security and budget management. This oversight indicates a gap in Figma's understanding of the nuanced needs of business operations, especially in terms of administrative control and security protocols. Therefore, I urge fellow business leaders and decision-makers to exercise caution with Figma. It’s vital to vigilantly monitor your account settings and billing to mitigate these risks. The current state of Figma’s system underscores a crucial demand for tools that prioritize not just functionality but also align with stringent business practices and security measures. In light of these shortcomings, I am considering the development of an alternative platform that foregrounds these business essentials. This potential solution would offer robust control over user permissions and financial implications, addressing a critical market need for business-centric design tools. Until Figma addresses these shortcomings, businesses must recognize and navigate these risks actively. This is a call to Figma and other software providers: align your services with the stringent requirements of the business community. Only through such alignment can digital tools genuinely serve and support the diverse needs of the professional world.

Great tool for the quick creation of designs and concepts

Pros:

Easy to create relatively high fidelity designs Useful for collaboration - easy to share feedback, add comments and export designs

Cons:

Interactive capabilities limit it's use for complex prototyping

Using Figma as a Student

Comments: My overall experience of Figma is good. While I use other tools to supplement the areas Figma is missing, I would not consider replacing it. I use Figma boards for creating site maps and user flows and I use the regular side of Figma for creating design systems, and the digital project itself.

Pros:

I love that a majority of Figma is easy to use and most tools are where I would expect them to be. Figma is very versatile and I use it daily.

Cons:

Search features and the ability to keep an organized workspace would be nice to have

Figma is really good for Programmers and UI/UX Designer

Comments: Figma is really good for Programmers and UI/UX Designer. I work too many websites that design created by UI UX Designer.

Pros:

Figma is a good collaborative tool for UI/UX Design.

Cons:

Figma can not create for responsive prototype and does not have breakpoints for components.

Figma a cool platform to make a mockups

Pros:

I like its usability and also its easy to track and manage the designs according to the timeline of the product

Cons:

Sometimes its hard to learn as a developer to make minor tweaks

Best all in design app to ever exist.

Pros:

I like everything about this app, i can literally do anything, as a person i use browser for everything because i like to keep my desktop clean, with figma i can have all i need in one place.

Cons:

Literally there is no con, for everything that i use to design, i have it there, even id there is bot a build-in tool there is an extension somewhere

Best tool for design we ever had

Comments: I'm doing almost everything in Figma - UI design, graphic design including simple vector illustrations, icons, presentations, mindmaps and moodboards. I even made a photo book for print there (might not be the best idea - but it works). The best part is that I don't have to worry about my setup, I can open Figma from any laptop and continue with my work.

Pros:

Not only it became an industry standard, it also gave the ability to start designing for everyone who owns laptop with an internet access, for free. A lot can be done to improve the experience and features, but honestly -no other tool is even close to Figma, and I tried a number during my 10+ years career.

Cons:

Creating interactive prototypes is not quite there yet. Components are sometimes messy to manage and there are a couple specific bugs. Also, would be great to have a functionl mobile version (I know that's a lot to ask, but one can dream)

The perfect design software for your SaaS

Comments: Overall, Figma is a must-have in my sales/marketing stack. You can even use the software offline while you're commuting, it's the ultimate design software in my opinion.

Pros:

I use Figma for everything, from product design with my team to content creation for LinkedIn and Twitter. I just cannot live without Figma. This is the product I use the most in my professional life and even for my personal one.

Cons:

Hard to tell, they do everything perfectly. I think the con , if I had to find one will be the lack of features related to AI so that non designers can step up their game even more on the platform.

Great leading tool

Pros:

Figma is great. We're using it daily for our development and marketing teams.

Cons:

I'd suggest making editing of designs a bit better. From time to time I can struggle with editing my Figma materials.

Awesome for prototyping and ui tests with users

Comments: Figma helps us communicate on and polish all web content - from simple web pages to complete websites. true time and effort saver!

Pros:

Easy of use, lits of features, simple yet powerful UI

Cons:

Big boards may take a lot of time to load..

Its a great tool for prototyping and designing with some flaws of internet dependency

Comments: Its a great tool for prototyping and designing with some flaws of internet dependency and not dealing well with complexity overall still the best option in market

Pros:

Creating responsive design in figma is best function of the software the design can adapt to different screen size and devices You can easily design components that resize and reflow, making it efficient to create designs for desktop, mobile, and tablet devices

Cons:

as is it a web based tool working locally is very limited which is very frustrating if a user doesn't have a 24/7 internet connection the software is pretty much useless so having this internet dependency is a big con

Prototyping in Figma is top class

Pros:

The interface is very easy to understand and adapt to

Cons:

Nothing really as it ticks all the boxes for us

Figma, single-handedly carrying devs!

Comments: It has been incredible and I cannot recommend it more.

Pros:

I have loved how easy it is to use as well as the extensive functionality. The days of Photoshop for me, are over. It also has absolutely changed my role in how I can support developers with the new Design to Dev feature, WITHOUT a true designer. I am in love.

Cons:

Zero bad things to say. It's all minor things and the human element. The tool itself is amazing.

Best tool for UI designing

Pros:

Figma is one of the best tool for UI/UX designing. The prototyping in Figma helps both the developer and designer. The best part of it is that it has minimal tools but we can get so many thing out of the tools. Their are sufficient plugins which helps the designer to make the best design possible.

Cons:

The online feature of figma are good but it would be great if they add more feature in Offline mode.