Adobe XD vs Figma

Adobe XD meets the design tool that finally made collaboration not feel like pulling teeth. Here's our take.

Adobe XD

Pros

Cons

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

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Adobe XD is a tool while Figma is a devtools. We picked Figma based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Figma wins

Based on overall popularity. Figma is more widely used, but Adobe XD excels in its own space.