Figma vs Visual Studio Code

The design tool that finally made collaboration not feel like pulling teeth meets the code editor that ate the world, and somehow made us all love it. 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

Visual Studio Code

The code editor that ate the world, and somehow made us all love it.

Pros

• Lightning-fast startup and performance, even with extensions
• Built-in Git integration that actually works without headaches
• Extension marketplace so vast it has a plugin for your toaster

Cons

• Memory hog when you load too many extensions (we all do it)
• Microsoft's telemetry is always watching, even if you turn it off

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 Visual Studio Code if: You prioritize lightning-fast startup and performance, even with extensions over what Figma offers.

The Bottom Line

Figma wins

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