Figma vs Notion

The design tool that finally made collaboration not feel like pulling teeth meets the swiss army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools. Here's our take.

Figma

Nice Pick

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

Notion

The Swiss Army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools.

Pros

• Flexible block-based editor for endless customization
• All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, and project management
• Great for collaboration with real-time editing and sharing
• Free tier is generous for personal use

Cons

• Can feel overwhelming with too many options and setup time
• Offline mode is clunky and unreliable

The Verdict

Use Figma if: You want real-time collaboration that actually works without version conflicts and can live with offline mode is basically 'good luck with that'.

Use Notion if: You prioritize flexible block-based editor for endless customization over what Figma offers.

The Bottom Line

Figma wins

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