Adobe ExpressvsFigma
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Adobe Express
- Adobe Express download failed - stuck on 'We're working on your file'(9/10)
- Adobe Express down again - 'Something went wrong' outages(8/10)
- Can't open existing Adobe Express projects(9/10)
- Adobe Express remove background not working(6/10)
Figma
- Figma Make (AI) constantly hallucinating and breaking designs(7/10)
- No true offline mode - internet always required(7/10)
- Service outages impact productivity(7/10)
Adobe Express
- Adobe Express won't export video - MP4 download stops at 20% or 87%(9/10)
- Why is Adobe Express so slow and laggy?(6/10)
Figma
- Large files cause severe performance issues and crashes(9/10)
- Prototypes have extremely long load times(7/10)
Adobe Express
- Adobe Express app keeps crashing on iPhone and Android(7/10)
Figma
No signals
Adobe Express
- Adobe Express scheduled posts not publishing(7/10)
Figma
- Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)
Adobe Express
- Adobe Express free plan limits and paywalled templates(6/10)
- Adobe Express generative credits run out or get used by failed generations(5/10)
- Adobe Express Teams price jumps after the first year(5/10)
Figma
- Dev Mode requires separate paid seats - previously free(8/10)
- Unexpected seat charges and confusing billing(9/10)
- Organization and Enterprise plans very expensive(6/10)
Adobe Express
- Adobe cancellation fees and charges after trial(7/10)
- Adobe Express bug reports left without a fix(6/10)
Figma
- Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)
Adobe Express
- Adobe Express missing features compared to Canva(5/10)
Figma
- UI redesign moved features and broke workflows(7/10)
- Steep learning curve with frequent UI changes(6/10)
- Responsive design is a major headache(6/10)
Adobe Express
No signals
Figma
- Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
Adobe Express
Users: 1
Storage: 5GB
Limits: Lifetime caps on some AI features (e.g. 5 presentations, 2 five-second videos); limited assets
Users: 1
Storage: 100GB
Limits: Adobe's own pricing page lists storage as 100GB in one place and 10GB in the comparison table
Users: 1
Storage: 100GB
Limits: Credits reset monthly on the billing date; unused credits do not roll over
Storage: 1TB per user (pooled)
Limits: Minimum 2 seats; 12-month commitment
Storage: 1TB per user (pooled)
Figma
Users: Unlimited viewers
Storage: 3 Figma files, 3 FigJam files
Limits: 3 file limit per project, No team libraries, Limited version history, No audio conversations, No private projects
Users: Per editor/month
Storage: Unlimited files
Limits: No SSO/SAML, No centralized admin, No design system analytics, No dedicated support
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No dedicated CSM, No custom contracts, No enhanced security features
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires sales engagement, Complex procurement, Long implementation timeline
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Adobe Express | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Templates for social, flyers, video | ||
| Auto Layout Responsive components, padding, spacing | ||
| One-click resize Premium | ||
| Prototyping Interactive prototypes, limited on free plan | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time Collaboration Industry-leading, multiple cursors, live editing | ||
| Version history 10 days Free, 30 days Premium, 180 days Teams | ||
| Branching & Merging Organization plan and above | ||
| Version History 30 days on free, unlimited on paid | ||
| FigJam (Whiteboard) Included in all plans | ||
| AI | ||
| Firefly generative AI 250 credits/month on Premium | ||
| AI Features (Make) New feature, still unreliable | ||
| Design Systems | ||
| Component Libraries Shared team libraries on paid plans | ||
| Variables & Tokens Design tokens, modes, themes | ||
| Editing | ||
| Remove background (image and video) Video background removal is Premium | ||
| Branding | ||
| Brand kits Premium | ||
| Developer | ||
| Dev Mode Requires separate paid seats | ||
| Social | ||
| Content Scheduler | ||
| Platform | ||
| Mobile apps (iOS, Android) | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Plugins Large ecosystem, community plugins | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android for viewing/commenting | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline Mode No true offline - basic editing only on open files | ||
| Export | ||
| CMYK Export RGB only, not suitable for print | ||
| 300dpi Export No high-res print export | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Organization plan and above | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-Hosting Cloud-only, no on-premise option | ||