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Figma vs Marvel
Both stand on ui/ux design tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Figma covers several collaborative product and presentation workflows, with free and paid options. Check Starter's file and page limits and the billing terms for the plan or seat you need.
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Marvel brings concept design, interactive presentations and developer handoff into one platform. Check the one-project free-plan limit and annual Pro pricing against your team's needs.
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| Figma | Marvel | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Collab seat: $3 a month | Pro: $12 a month |
| Plans published | 14 | 4 |
| Maker | Figma | Marvel |
| Website | figma.com | marvelapp.com |
| On ui/ux design tools | #1 of 26 | #6 of 26 |
Figma: what it does well
- Design, prototyping, whiteboarding and slides share one workspace.
- Share links with viewing or editing controls.
- Imports Sketch, PNG and JPG files.
- Offers desktop and mobile apps as well as web access.
What to know first
- Starter limits co-editing to three files and three pages per file.
- Starter access to Figma products is limited.
- Subscription payments are non-refundable.
Marvel: what it does well
- Build wireframes and prototypes in a browser.
- Share interactive prototypes without coding.
- Handoff generates assets and platform-specific code.
- Mobile apps support offline prototype viewing.
- Enterprise controls include SSO and access logs.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one project.
- Pro starts at $12/user/mo (annual).
- No desktop app is listed.