Nginx vs Figma

The web server that actually works, unlike your last deployment meets the design tool that finally made collaboration not feel like pulling teeth. Here's our take.

Nginx

Nice Pick

The web server that actually works, unlike your last deployment.

Pros

• Handles thousands of concurrent connections with minimal memory
• Excellent for serving static content and reverse proxying
• Simple configuration syntax that doesn't require a PhD

Cons

• Dynamic content handling requires extra modules or workarounds
• Documentation can be sparse for advanced use cases

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 Nginx if: You want handles thousands of concurrent connections with minimal memory and can live with dynamic content handling requires extra modules or workarounds.

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

The Bottom Line

Nginx wins

The web server that actually works, unlike your last deployment.