Figma vs InVision (2026): Which Design Tool Should You Choose?
Quick Answer
Figma is the clear winner. InVision shut down its core prototyping platform in December 2024. Figma now dominates UI/UX design with real-time collaboration, design systems, prototyping, and developer handoff — all in one browser-based tool.
Figma
9.5/10
Best for all UI/UX design work
InVision (Freehand)
6.5/10
Whiteboarding only (core product shut)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Figma | InVision |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / $12 / $45 per editor/mo | Freehand free / $4.95/mo pro |
| Status | Active — industry standard | Core product shut Dec 2024 |
| Vector Design | Full vector editor | Not available (was import-only) |
| Prototyping | Advanced interactive prototypes | Basic click-through (discontinued) |
| Collaboration | Real-time multiplayer editing | Comments & feedback only (Freehand) |
| Dev Handoff | Dev Mode with code snippets | Inspect (discontinued) |
| Components | Robust design systems & variants | Not available |
| Best For | All UI/UX designers | Whiteboarding & brainstorming only |
Which do you use?
Who Should Choose What?
Choose Figma if:
You need to design interfaces, build prototypes, create design systems, or hand off to developers. Figma is the undisputed industry standard with the largest community, most plugins, and best collaboration features.
Consider InVision Freehand if:
You specifically need whiteboarding and are an existing InVision customer. However, FigJam (Figma's whiteboard product) is generally a better alternative even for whiteboarding use cases.
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