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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

FeatureFigmaInVision
PricingFree / $12 / $45 per editor/moFreehand free / $4.95/mo pro
StatusActive — industry standardCore product shut Dec 2024
Vector DesignFull vector editorNot available (was import-only)
PrototypingAdvanced interactive prototypesBasic click-through (discontinued)
CollaborationReal-time multiplayer editingComments & feedback only (Freehand)
Dev HandoffDev Mode with code snippetsInspect (discontinued)
ComponentsRobust design systems & variantsNot available
Best ForAll UI/UX designersWhiteboarding & brainstorming only

Which do you use?

Figma
InVision

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.

FAQ

Why did InVision shut down?
InVision lost market share to Figma after Figma launched real-time collaboration and built-in prototyping. As Figma became the industry standard, InVision struggled to differentiate. The company shut down its core prototyping product in December 2024 and pivoted to focus on InVision Freehand.
What should InVision users switch to?
Former InVision users should migrate to Figma for design and prototyping. For whiteboarding, FigJam (by Figma) or Miro are the top alternatives. Most design teams have already made this transition.

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