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Figma vs Webflow: design tool or website builder?

Figma is for designing and prototyping interfaces; it does not publish websites. Webflow is a visual website builder that designs and hosts live sites. Teams often design in Figma, then build in Webflow or code.

How do Figma and Webflow compare?

CriterionFigmaWebflow
PurposeDesign and prototypingBuild and host websites
OutputDesigns and prototypesLive website
CollaborationExcellentGood
Code exportDeveloper hand-offHosted; limited export

When should you choose Figma?

  • Designing apps or complex products
  • Testing ideas before building

When should you choose Webflow?

  • Marketing site built without developers
  • Designers who want to publish

Our verdict

They solve different problems; most professional projects use Figma for design either way.

Frequently asked questions

Can Figma make a website?

Figma Sites and plugins can publish simple pages, but it is mainly a design tool.

Is Webflow good for SEO?

It produces clean pages and supports most SEO settings.

What does a UI/UX design company do?

It researches how your users behave, designs the flows and screens, tests them, and delivers a design system for developers.

How long does a UI/UX project take?

A focused website or app design usually takes three to eight weeks, depending on the number of screens and research needed.

Do you design in Figma?

Yes. You get Figma files, clickable prototypes and a component library.

Can you improve the design of an existing app?

Yes. We start with a UX audit, then redesign the screens that matter most.

Do you test designs with real users?

Yes. Usability tests with a handful of real users find most problems before development.

Is accessibility included?

Yes. We design to WCAG 2.2 AA: contrast, focus states, labels and readable typography.

Can your developers build the design too?

Yes, or we can hand off to your own team.

Do you create brand identities?

We create UI style guides and design systems; for a full brand identity we work with partner studios.

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