# Do you still need Figma?

What parts of Figma other tools can do, and what's hard to replace. Interactive version: https://onelesstool.com/replace/figma

## Alternatives by capability

### Design and prototype app or web interfaces
Figma fit: native

- Lovable: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)
- Webflow: partial fit; cheapest qualifying plan Starter site (free) $0 (verified)

### Collaborate on designs in real time
Figma fit: native

- Canva: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Canva Free $0 (verified)
- Adobe Express: partial fit; cheapest qualifying plan Adobe Express Free $0 (verified)
- Webflow: partial fit; cheapest qualifying plan Limited seat $15 (verified)

### Create vector graphics and logos
Figma fit: strong

- Adobe Creative Cloud: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Creative Cloud Standard $54.99 (verified)

### Maintain brand templates and brand kits
Figma fit: strong

- Canva: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Canva Pro $12 (verified)
- Adobe Express: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Adobe Express Premium $9.99 (verified)
- PandaDoc: partial fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)

### Create presentation decks
Figma fit: strong

- Microsoft 365: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Business Basic $7 (verified)
- Gamma: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)
- Google Workspace: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Business Starter $7 (verified)

### Manage design and media assets
Figma fit: partial

- Canva: partial fit; cheapest qualifying plan Canva Free $0 (verified)
- Webflow: partial fit; cheapest qualifying plan Core Workspace $19 (verified)
- Adobe Creative Cloud: partial fit; cheapest qualifying plan Photography plan (1TB) $19.99 (verified)

### Design social media graphics
Figma fit: partial

- Adobe Express: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Adobe Express Free $0 (verified)
- Canva: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Canva Free $0 (verified)
- Adobe Creative Cloud: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Photography plan (1TB) $19.99 (verified)

### Build a business website
Figma fit: partial

- Lovable: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)
- Webflow: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Starter site (free) $0 (verified)
- Wix: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)

### Generate images from text
Figma fit: partial

- ChatGPT: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)
- Google Gemini: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Free $0 (verified)
- Adobe Express: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Adobe Express Free $0 (verified)

### Create YouTube thumbnails
Figma fit: workaround

- Canva: native fit; cheapest qualifying plan Canva Free $0 (verified)
- Adobe Express: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Adobe Express Free $0 (verified)
- Adobe Creative Cloud: strong fit; cheapest qualifying plan Photography plan (1TB) $19.99 (verified)

## Reasons to keep paying

- Industry-standard for UI design; clients, developers and hires expect Figma files
- Component libraries and design systems built over years
- Real-time multiplayer editing is best in class
- Plug-in ecosystem and developer handoff via Dev Mode

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