Companies switch to Figma because it has built-in branching (on Organization plans) without needing a separate tool. Gain: Browser-based access, real-time collaboration, no Mac requirement, branching included. Trade-off: Branching limited to Organization plans ($45/editor/month), less sophisticated than Abstract's full Git workflow.

Teams simplify by using Sketch's built-in cloud features instead. Gain: Native Sketch integration, no additional tool needed, simpler workflow. Trade-off: Less sophisticated version control, no true branching, limited collaboration features compared to Abstract.

Teams switch from Abstract to Plant for simpler, more affordable Sketch version control. Gain: Lower price point, simpler interface, less Git-like complexity. Trade-off: Less feature-rich, smaller user community, less mature than Abstract.

Some teams try Kactus as a free, open-source alternative. Gain: Free, open-source, actual Git integration. Trade-off: Generates many JSON files that make repositories messy, steeper technical requirements, less polished UX than Abstract.

Teams looking for design version control with simpler UX switch to Trunk. Gain: Automated version control, central secure space, less Git-like complexity. Trade-off: Less mature product, smaller user community.

Some teams consolidated to InVision's ecosystem when it had Studio. Gain: Unified design-to-prototype workflow, collaboration built-in. Trade-off: InVision Studio was discontinued, so this is no longer a viable alternative.