Codeium vs Figma

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you meets the design tool that finally made collaboration not feel like pulling teeth. Here's our take.

Codeium

Nice Pick

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you.

Pros

• Real-time, context-aware suggestions that actually make sense
• Seamless integration with VS Code, JetBrains, and other popular editors
• Free tier with generous usage limits for solo developers

Cons

• Can generate overly verbose or boilerplate-heavy code
• Struggles with niche or legacy codebases

Figma

The design tool that finally made collaboration not feel like pulling teeth.

Pros

• Real-time collaboration that actually works without version conflicts
• Browser-based so no more 'sorry, I don't have the right software' excuses
• Component libraries and design systems that stay in sync across teams
• Prototyping that doesn't require exporting to three different tools first

Cons

• Offline mode is basically 'good luck with that'
• Performance can chug when you have too many frames (we see you, design system hoarders)
• The free tier is generous until you need more than three projects

The Verdict

Use Codeium if: You want real-time, context-aware suggestions that actually make sense and can live with can generate overly verbose or boilerplate-heavy code.

Use Figma if: You prioritize real-time collaboration that actually works without version conflicts over what Codeium offers.

The Bottom Line

Codeium wins

The AI sidekick that writes code faster than you can think, but sometimes thinks it's smarter than you.