Figma
Gamma
| Feature | Figma | Gamma |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, design-teams, product-teams, developers | professionals, educators, marketers, consultants |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dev Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Generation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Responsive Design | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedding | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Figma Pros
- Real-time collaboration
- Free for students
- Huge plugin ecosystem
- Dev handoff
✗ Figma Cons
- Needs internet
- Can be slow with large files
- Learning curve
✓ Gamma Pros
- AI generates full presentations
- Responsive design (works on mobile)
- No design skills needed
- Fast content creation
✗ Gamma Cons
- Limited export options
- AI content needs editing
- Fewer templates than traditional tools
The Verdict
Figma is built for designers and design teams, with a focus on vector-editing and prototyping. Gamma targets professionals and educators and leads with ai-generation and responsive-design.
On pricing, Gamma is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $15/mo for Figma. That $5/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
