Best Software Design Platforms for Small Business

Adam Crivello
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Researched and written by Adam Crivello

Products classified in the overall Software Design Platforms category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Software Design Platforms to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Software Design Platforms category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Software Design Platforms category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Software Design Platforms category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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(1,432)4.7 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Software Design Platforms software
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  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Figma is a design platform for teams who build products together. Born on the Web, Figma helps the entire product team create, test, and ship better designs, faster.

    Users
    • Product Designer
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 56% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Figma Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    181
    Real-time Collaboration
    116
    Team Collaboration
    115
    Features
    109
    Collaboration
    97
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    71
    Performance Issues
    63
    Slow Loading
    57
    Large File Handling
    40
    Internet Dependency
    39
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Figma
    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, California
    Twitter
    @figma
    546,098 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2,749 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Figma is a design platform for teams who build products together. Born on the Web, Figma helps the entire product team create, test, and ship better designs, faster.

Users
  • Product Designer
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 56% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
Figma Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
181
Real-time Collaboration
116
Team Collaboration
115
Features
109
Collaboration
97
Cons
Slow Performance
71
Performance Issues
63
Slow Loading
57
Large File Handling
40
Internet Dependency
39
Seller Details
Seller
Figma
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@figma
546,098 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,749 employees on LinkedIn®
  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Adobe XD is a vector-based design and prototyping tool developed by Adobe Inc., tailored for creating user experiences for web and mobile applications. It enables designers to craft intricate wirefram

    Users
    • Graphic Designer
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Design
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 62% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Adobe XD Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    11
    Integrations
    6
    Prototyping
    6
    User Interface
    6
    Time-saving
    5
    Cons
    Update Issues
    6
    Lack of Features
    5
    Limited Features
    5
    Missing Features
    3
    Plugin Issues
    3
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Adobe
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Jose, CA
    Twitter
    @Adobe
    957,084 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    41,406 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADBE
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Adobe XD is a vector-based design and prototyping tool developed by Adobe Inc., tailored for creating user experiences for web and mobile applications. It enables designers to craft intricate wirefram

Users
  • Graphic Designer
  • Designer
Industries
  • Design
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 62% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
Adobe XD Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
11
Integrations
6
Prototyping
6
User Interface
6
Time-saving
5
Cons
Update Issues
6
Lack of Features
5
Limited Features
5
Missing Features
3
Plugin Issues
3
Seller Details
Seller
Adobe
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Twitter
@Adobe
957,084 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
41,406 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
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(500)4.2 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Software Design Platforms software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Balsamiq is the wireframing tool that helps lean product teams turn early ideas into clear, actionable direction—fast. And you don't need to be a designer to use it. Tens of thousands of product manag

    Users
    • Product Manager
    • UX Designer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 48% Small-Business
    • 33% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Balsamiq Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    9
    Drag
    5
    Shapes Variety
    5
    Easy Creation
    4
    User Interface
    4
    Cons
    Limited Capabilities
    3
    Learning Curve
    2
    Limited Free Access
    2
    Complexity
    1
    Drawing Tools
    1
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Balsamiq
    Year Founded
    2008
    HQ Location
    Sacramento, CA
    Twitter
    @balsamiq
    16,695 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    30 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Balsamiq is the wireframing tool that helps lean product teams turn early ideas into clear, actionable direction—fast. And you don't need to be a designer to use it. Tens of thousands of product manag

Users
  • Product Manager
  • UX Designer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 48% Small-Business
  • 33% Mid-Market
Balsamiq Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
9
Drag
5
Shapes Variety
5
Easy Creation
4
User Interface
4
Cons
Limited Capabilities
3
Learning Curve
2
Limited Free Access
2
Complexity
1
Drawing Tools
1
Seller Details
Seller
Balsamiq
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Sacramento, CA
Twitter
@balsamiq
16,695 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
30 employees on LinkedIn®