Figma
Microsoft Teams
| Feature | Figma | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | Free / from $4/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, design-teams, product-teams, developers | enterprise, teams, microsoft-users, remote-workers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2017 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dev Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video Meetings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Whiteboard | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Microsoft Teams Pros
- Included with Microsoft 365
- Great video calling
- Deep Office integration
- Large meeting capacity
✗ Microsoft Teams Cons
- Resource heavy
- Complex admin settings
- Can feel cluttered
- Requires Microsoft ecosystem
The Verdict
Figma is best for designers and design-teams who need real-time collaboration. Microsoft Teams is ideal for enterprise and teams looking for included with microsoft 365. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.