Adobe XDvsFigma
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Adobe XD
- Product discontinued and in maintenance mode(10/10)
- Cloud sync problems and endless syncing(6/10)
- Crashes and instability on Windows(7/10)
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 XD
- Slow performance with large files(8/10)
Figma
- Large files cause severe performance issues and crashes(9/10)
- Prototypes have extremely long load times(7/10)
Adobe XD
- Limited prototyping interactions(7/10)
- Cannot organize projects into pages(6/10)
- Difficult animation and transition creation(6/10)
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 XD
- Limited real-time collaboration features(8/10)
- Limited plugin ecosystem and API restrictions(5/10)
Figma
- Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)
Adobe XD
- No standalone purchase available(7/10)
- 50% early termination fee for cancellation(7/10)
- Why is Adobe XD so expensive? Creative Cloud price hike(8/10)
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 XD
- Android live preview broken(6/10)
Figma
No signals
Adobe XD
- Poor Adobe customer support(7/10)
Figma
- Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)
Adobe XD
- Small community makes learning harder(5/10)
Figma
No signals
Adobe XD
No signals
Figma
- Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)
Pricing Comparison
Adobe XD
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: Limited Firefly AI credits, XD in maintenance mode only, no new XD features, web/mobile app access limited
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: XD receives no new development, must maintain subscription to access files, no perpetual license option
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 XD | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Limited co-editing, not as seamless as Figma | ||
| Real-time Collaboration Industry-leading, multiple cursors, live editing | ||
| Branching & Merging Organization plan and above | ||
| Version History 30 days on free, unlimited on paid | ||
| FigJam (Whiteboard) Included in all plans | ||
| Version history Via Creative Cloud, no automatic versioning in-app | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline mode Requires 30-day license validation | ||
| Design Systems | ||
| Component Libraries Shared team libraries on paid plans | ||
| Variables & Tokens Design tokens, modes, themes | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier Requires Creative Cloud subscription | ||
| Design | ||
| Auto Layout Responsive components, padding, spacing | ||
| Component variants Supported via component states | ||
| Auto-layout Called 'Stack' in XD, less powerful than Figma | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Browser-based access Desktop app only | ||
| Cross-platform macOS and Windows only | ||
| Developer | ||
| Dev Mode Requires separate paid seats | ||
| Prototyping | ||
| Prototyping Basic interactions only, limited compared to competitors | ||
| Development | ||
| Developer handoff Basic specs, no dedicated Dev Mode like Figma | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Plugin ecosystem Limited plugins, many developers have moved to Figma | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Plugins Large ecosystem, community plugins | ||
| Support | ||
| Active development Maintenance mode only, no new features | ||
| 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 | ||
| AI | ||
| AI Features (Make) New feature, still unreliable | ||