Figma vs Miro
Which one should you choose? Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Figma | Miro |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.7 | ★ 4.4 |
| Pricing | $15/mo | $8-16/mo |
| Type | freemium | freemium |
| Company | Figma | Miro |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
Figma Features
- •UI design
- •Prototyping
- •Collaboration
- •AI plugins
Miro Features
- •AI brainstorming
- •Mind mapping
- •Diagramming
- •Integrations
Figma Pros
- ✓Best for UI/UX
- ✓Real-time collaboration
- ✓Plugin ecosystem
Figma Cons
- ✗Learning curve
- ✗Can be slow
- ✗Paid for teams
Miro Pros
- ✓Excellent collaboration
- ✓AI features
- ✓Wide integration ecosystem
Miro Cons
- ✗Expensive for teams
- ✗Can be slow with large boards
- ✗Learning curve
The Verdict
Figma and Miro are two of the most popular tools in the design category, but they take different approaches to solving the same problems. Figma, developed by Figma (founded 2012), is described as "collaborative design tool with ai features for ui/ux.". Meanwhile, Miro by Miro (founded 2011) "collaborative online whiteboard with ai-powered brainstorming, mind mapping, and diagramming.". In terms of overall user satisfaction, Figma edges ahead with a rating of 4.7/5.0, compared to Miro's 4.4/5.0 — a difference of 0.3 points. Figma's strongest advantages include best for ui/ux, real-time collaboration, while Miro is praised for excellent collaboration. Neither tool is perfect: Figma's main drawbacks include learning curve, can be slow, while Miro users typically cite expensive for teams as its biggest limitation. However, Figma has an edge in ui design, which might be the tiebreaker if that's important to you. In terms of target audience, Figma is particularly popular among ui/ux designers and product teams, while Miro tends to attract teams and product managers. Our verdict: Figma is the stronger choice overall, especially if you value best for ui/ux. However, if excellent collaboration matters more to your workflow, Miro remains a solid alternative.
- • You need best for ui/ux
- • You need real-time collaboration
- • You need excellent collaboration
- • You need ai features