Can I use Figma offline?

Figma has limited offline capabilities. Adobe XD works fully offline.

Which has better prototyping?

Both are excellent. Figma has better collaboration, XD has smoother animations.

Which is better for beginners?

Figma is generally easier to learn with better tutorials and community support.

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Last updated: November 3, 2025

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Figma

FIGMA

Figma

Price$1,199

Rating4.7/5

Market Share23.4%

Adobe XD

ADOBE

Adobe XD

Price$1,199

Rating4.6/5

Market Share21.8%

The Verdict

People chose 50%

Figma wins for collaboration and real-time editing. Adobe XD wins for Adobe Creative Cloud integration.

Choose the Figma if: Better collaboration features and larger community

Choose the Adobe XD if: Choose Adobe XD if you're already in the Adobe ecosystem

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Spec-by-Spec Breakdown

FEATURE	FIGMA	ADOBE XD
Collaboration	Real-time multi-user editing	Coediting (limited)
Platform	Web-based, cross-platform	Desktop app
Free Tier	3 Figma files, unlimited personal files	1 active shared document
Adobe Integration	Third-party plugins	Native Creative Cloud
Pricing (Professional)	$12/editor/month	$9.99/month (or Creative Cloud)

Pros & Cons

Figma

PROS

• Better collaboration features and larger community
• Superior collaboration features
• Better web-based collaboration
• More generous free tier

CONS

• Seamless Creative Cloud integration

Adobe XD

PROS

• Seamless Creative Cloud integration

CONS

• Better collaboration features and larger community
• Superior collaboration features
• Better web-based collaboration

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