Figma
Make
| Feature | Figma | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | Free / from $10.59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, design-teams, product-teams, developers | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dev Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scenarios | ✗ | ✓ |
| Modules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Routers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Stores | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Make Pros
- Visual workflow builder
- Affordable pricing
- 1,000+ app integrations
- Complex branching logic
✗ Make Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Smaller app library
- Can be slow with large scenarios
The Verdict
Figma is best for designers and design-teams who need real-time collaboration. Make is ideal for power-users and agencies looking for visual workflow builder. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.