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At a Glance
App Builder
App Builder
Star Rating
(46)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Figma
Figma
Star Rating
(1,373)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Figma excels in collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work on designs in real-time directly in the browser. This ease of collaboration is a significant advantage for teams, as users appreciate the ability to inspect components and check design details without needing to install heavy software.
  • Users say that App Builder stands out for its comprehensive development capabilities, offering features like drag-and-drop UI creation and AI-generated layouts. Reviewers highlight that it serves as a full development accelerator, making it easier to create usable prototypes quickly.
  • According to verified reviews, Figma's user interface is praised for its simplicity and intuitive design, which helps new users understand the app quickly. This ease of use is a critical factor for teams looking to onboard new members without extensive training.
  • Reviewers mention that App Builder's unique features, such as built-in data source creation and reusable components, significantly speed up the UI creation process. Users appreciate the clean and portable code generated, which allows for easy framework switching without vendor lock-in.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while App Builder has a strong focus on small businesses, Figma's broader market presence and higher overall satisfaction scores indicate a more robust solution for diverse design needs. This makes Figma a preferred choice for larger teams and organizations.
  • Users report that both platforms have their strengths, but Figma's higher G2 Score reflects a more consistent user experience across various metrics, including support quality and ease of setup, which are crucial for teams looking for reliable design tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
App Builder
App Builder On-Prem
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Figma
No pricing available
Free Trial
App Builder
Free Trial is available
Figma
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
37
9.2
1,074
Ease of Use
9.3
37
9.0
1,081
Ease of Setup
9.7
21
9.2
380
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.6
155
Quality of Support
9.0
35
8.7
808
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7
8.9
142
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
34
9.4
1,026
Features by Category
Drag and Drop App BuilderHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
16
Not enough data
Functionality
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Data Control
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Drag and Drop App Builder
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.8
13
8.3
411
Platform Basics
9.7
13
8.8
380
9.2
13
8.8
379
10.0
13
8.8
375
9.7
13
9.2
394
Platform Additional Functionality
9.7
13
9.1
388
10.0
13
7.6
330
9.7
13
8.8
374
9.7
13
8.6
370
Agentic AI - Prototyping
9.6
12
7.5
55
10.0
12
7.6
53
9.9
12
7.8
51
10.0
12
7.5
54
9.7
12
7.4
52
10.0
5
8.8
414
Platform Basics
10.0
5
8.6
376
10.0
5
9.0
392
10.0
5
8.7
368
10.0
5
8.7
365
10.0
5
9.0
381
Platform Additional Functionality
10.0
5
8.9
374
10.0
5
8.8
374
10.0
5
8.8
372
Software Design PlatformsHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.9
7
8.7
365
Platform Basics
8.9
6
9.0
343
9.3
5
8.8
332
9.0
5
8.5
330
9.2
6
8.8
328
8.6
6
8.7
331
9.2
6
8.9
337
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
9.1
74
Platform Additional Functionality
9.2
6
9.3
347
Not enough data
9.2
345
8.0
5
8.8
330
8.7
5
7.9
301
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
Not enough data
9.1
74
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.8
72
Low-Code Development PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
9.2
17
Not enough data
Application Design
9.6
13
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
Data Control
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Publishing
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
App Builder
App Builder
Figma
Figma
App Builder and Figma are categorized as Prototyping, Wireframing, and Software Design Platforms
Unique Categories
Figma
Figma has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
App Builder
App Builder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Figma
Figma
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.1%
Reviewers' Industry
App Builder
App Builder
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Construction
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
6.7%
Consulting
4.4%
Other
46.7%
Figma
Figma
Computer Software
20.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.9%
Design
15.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.9%
Financial Services
5.0%
Other
35.8%
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Discussions
App Builder
App Builder Discussions
What is App Builder used for?
2 Comments
Shubhangi C.
SC
App Builder is a powerful tool designed for users to create custom applications or customize existing onesRead more
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App Builder has no more discussions with answers
Figma
Figma Discussions
What is Figma used for?
8 Comments
Danielle F.
DF
UX/UI designing, prototyping, wireframing. Really easy UI and cloud-based. Read more
Is Figma a free software?
7 Comments
Richard S.
RS
Figma has a limited free plan. For more complex projects a premium plan would be needed though as you may need multiple pages. Figma makes it easy to share...Read more
Should I use Figma?
6 Comments
Santosh K.
SK
Figma is a fantastic collaboration tool that will assist you in working as a team and easily identifying who is working on what. The prototyping...Read more