Figma
Notion
| Feature | Figma | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | Free / from $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, design-teams, product-teams, developers | startups, students, freelancers, small-teams |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dev Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Databases | ✗ | ✓ |
| Kanban | ✗ | ✓ |
| Docs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Wikis | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Notion Pros
- Extremely flexible
- Great free tier
- Powerful databases
- Template marketplace
✗ Notion Cons
- Slow with large pages
- Steep learning curve
- Offline support limited
The Verdict
Figma is best for designers and design-teams who need real-time collaboration. Notion is ideal for startups and students looking for extremely flexible. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.