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In our 2026 comparison of Figma and Principle, Figma comes out ahead overall (weighted score 88% vs 78% for Principle). Figma is rated 4.3/5 from 110 user reviews; Principle is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. Figma has a free plan; Principle starts at $129/month.
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| At a glance | Figma | Principle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | UI/UX Design Tools | UI/UX Design Tools |
| User rating | 4.3/5 (110 reviews) | 4.5/5 (4 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | $129/mo |
| Listed features | 17 | 12 |
| Integrations | 6 | — |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows | Not specified |
| Ease of use | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Customer support | 4.3/5 | 5.0/5 |
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Complete toolset with premium support.
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Figma wins overall with a weighted score of 88% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Figma has the most accessible pricing ($12/mo (No Free Trial)).
Figma lists the most features (17 features).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.3/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.3/5 stars.
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Principle is a runner-up with a composite score of 78%.
Pricing: $129/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 12 features (fewer than the category leader).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
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Figma scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 10-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Figma scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 10-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Figma is rated 4.3/5 from 110 user reviews. Principle is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Figma has a free plan. Principle starts at $129/month. Figma has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Figma offers a free plan; Principle does not list a free plan or trial.
Figma supports iOS, iPadOS, macOS and Windows; platform support is not specified for the others.
Figma has an ease-of-use rating of 4.3/5, Principle has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
We have been using Figma to streamline our daily operations. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Furthermore, a solid investment that continues to improve our team productivity every month.
We have been using Figma to streamline our daily operations. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. A solid investment that continues to improve our team productivity every month.
Implementing Figma delivered noticeable efficiency improvements from week one. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. A solid investment that continues to improve our team productivity every month.
After testing several alternatives, Figma proved to be the most dependable option. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Furthermore, overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
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