FigmavsInVision
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Figma
- Large files cause severe performance issues and crashes(9/10)
- Prototypes have extremely long load times(7/10)
InVision
- Failed to innovate against Figma(9/10)
- Slow performance with large projects(7/10)
- InVision Studio lacked critical features(7/10)
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)
InVision
- Free plan too restrictive(6/10)
- Per-seat costs added up quickly(5/10)
- Subscription lock-in made leaving difficult(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)
InVision
- Navigation difficult with complex projects(5/10)
- Versioning caused team conflicts(6/10)
- Image upload was laggy and disorganized(4/10)
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)
InVision
- Service completely shut down(10/10)
- No bulk export made migration painful(6/10)
- Freehand acquired, then discontinued(6/10)
Figma
- Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)
InVision
- Support tickets went unanswered(6/10)
Figma
- Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)
InVision
- Studio sync problems were deal-breakers(8/10)
Figma
- Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)
InVision
No signals
Figma
No signals
InVision
- Mobile app was essentially read-only(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
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
InVision
Users: 1 user
Storage: Limited
Limits: Single prototype only, No team features, Must upgrade for any real usage
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited prototypes
Limits: Single user only, No team features
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No SSO, Limited admin controls
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No enterprise SSO, Custom pricing for large teams
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales, Minimum commitment required
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Figma | InVision |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time Collaboration Industry-leading, multiple cursors, live editing | ||
| Real-time collaboration Available but not as seamless as Figma | ||
| Branching & Merging Organization plan and above | ||
| Version History 30 days on free, unlimited on paid | ||
| Whiteboarding (Freehand) Acquired by Miro, discontinued | ||
| FigJam (Whiteboard) Included in all plans | ||
| Version control Basic versioning available | ||
| Design Systems | ||
| Component Libraries Shared team libraries on paid plans | ||
| Design System Manager DSM was available but discontinued with service | ||
| Variables & Tokens Design tokens, modes, themes | ||
| Usability | ||
| Browser-based design Required desktop tools like Sketch for design | ||
| Offline mode Export for offline viewing only | ||
| Design | ||
| Auto Layout Responsive components, padding, spacing | ||
| Prototyping Interactive prototypes, limited on free plan | ||
| Developer | ||
| Dev Mode Requires separate paid seats | ||
| Development | ||
| Developer handoff Inspect tool for CSS, measurements, assets | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile app Read-only, buggy, frequently crashed | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Plugins Large ecosystem, community plugins | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SSO/Enterprise features Enterprise tier only | ||
| 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 | ||