AI design and UI tools , by Figma, Inc. , since 2024
Figma AI (First Draft)
Credit-based AI features inside Figma that turn prompts into editable wireframes
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What Figma AI (First Draft) does
Figma AI bundles a set of generative features into the core Figma design tool, the most notable being First Draft, which turns a text prompt into an editable multi-screen UI layout on the canvas. It also powers Figma Make (prompt-to-app), rewrite/translate text, and auto-layout suggestions, all metered through a shared monthly AI credit pool tied to your seat type. It's aimed at existing Figma teams who want AI assistance without leaving their design system.
What you get: First Draft text-to-UI, Figma Make prompt-to-app, AI rewrite/translate, Auto-layout suggestions, Dev Mode handoff, Shared AI credit system, Design system awareness.
Typical jobs: turn a text prompt into an editable Figma wireframe; speed up first-draft UI exploration for a product team; generate app mockups without leaving Figma; hand off AI-drafted screens to developers via Dev Mode.
Worth knowing: AI features are credit-metered add-ons on top of seat price, not a separate product; heavy AI usage requires paid credit top-ups ($150/mo for 5,000 shared credits).
What users complain about: Users report being charged AI credits even when the generated work is rolled back or unusable, with one user citing over $200 spent and roughly half the credits wasted on broken output. (Figma Forum)
Pricing and plan limits
Verified August 2026| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
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| Starter (Free) | Free | Free | 150 AI credits/day, up to 500/month; unlimited drafts |
| Professional Full seat | $20 | $16 | 3,000 AI credits/month |
| Organization Full seat | not disclosed | $55 | 3,500 AI credits/month, annual billing only |
| Enterprise Full seat | not disclosed | $90 | 4,250 AI credits/month, annual billing only |
Where it wins
- AI generation happens directly inside the design tool teams already use, so no export/import step
- First Draft output stays fully editable with real Figma layers, not a locked black box
- Deep integration with Dev Mode for handoff after AI-assisted drafting
- Backed by continuous updates and the largest design-tool user base for feedback and plugins
Where it falls short
- AI credits are shared and metered per seat, so heavy use burns through the monthly allotment fast
- Credits are consumed even when generations are rolled back or produce broken/incorrect results
- First Draft's early version ('Make Designs') was criticized for outputs that closely copied existing apps
- AI features add real cost on top of already expensive Organization/Enterprise seat pricing
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
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| Capability | 30% | 8.0 | 2.40 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.5 | 1.63 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 |
| Maturity | 15% | 8.5 | 1.27 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 |
| Momentum | 5% | 8.0 | 0.40 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 7.7 | 7.70 |
Alternatives to Figma AI (First Draft)
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