Figma vs Snappa

Figma is a collaborative design platform for teams developing digital products, presentations, and related work. Figma Design supports exploration, iteration, and prototyping in a shared workspace. Dev Mode connects design files with code, while Figma Make turns prompts or existing designs into prototypes or apps. FigJam provides an online whiteboard, and Figma Slides supports co-created interactive presentations with prototypes, polls, transitions, and PowerPoint import and export. Team members can comment, give feedback, and branch work without changing the main file; shared links can be set for viewing or editing. The platform runs on the web, with desktop apps for macOS and Windows and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Starter is free with limited product access, unlimited drafts, and up to 500 AI credits per month. Starter co-editing is limited to three files, with three pages per file. Professional billed annually costs $12 a month; the monthly billing option is $16 a month. Figma says it provides unlimited cloud storage and maintains SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 reports.

Snappa is a cloud-based graphic design tool for creating social posts, advertisements, blog graphics and similar work. It is designed for non-designers, including marketers, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The browser service provides more than 6,000 customizable templates and over 5,000,000 high-resolution photos and graphics. Editing includes text, photo effects, image resizing and one-click background removal. Designs can be shared to social media, with Buffer integration for scheduling. Snappa says included photos and graphics are royalty-free and licensed for commercial use. It runs on a laptop or desktop with an internet connection without installation, and has no desktop app. The Starter plan allows three downloads per month. Pro costs $10 a month billed yearly for one user; Team costs $20 a month billed yearly for five users and adds collaboration. Snappa is owned by Nosco Media Inc.