# Figma, UXPin vs Balsamiq Comparison

| | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,546 | 118 | 500 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (51.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $0 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Figma

Pros:
- Ease of Use (164 reviews)
- Real-time Collaboration (108 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (66 reviews)
- Performance Issues (59 reviews)

### UXPin

**Not enough data**

### Balsamiq

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Drag (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Capabilities (3 reviews)
- Learning Curve (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (1201 reviews) | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 8.3 (449 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (1216 reviews) | 8.3 (93 reviews) | 8.9 (448 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (507 reviews) | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (165 reviews) | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (900 reviews) | 8.5 (77 reviews) | 8.1 (250 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (150 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (77 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (1144 reviews) | 8.0 (92 reviews) | 6.6 (441 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Figma

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### UXPin

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0

Description: Basic prototyping features for those who want to learn.

Key Features:
- 2 active prototypes
- Interactions & animations
- States

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/uxpin/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Balsamiq

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Design Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Figma** | N/A | N/A |
| **UXPin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance Tracking

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Design Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Educational Resources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Prototyping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Figma** | 8.3/10 | 448 |
| **UXPin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Modeling Tools** | 8.9 (401 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback and Communication** | 8.9 (394 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Libraries** | 8.8 (383 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.2 (405 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sharing Components** | 9.1 (405 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Error Documentation** | 7.6 (332 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Interface Testing** | 8.8 (384 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Integrations** | 8.7 (377 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Prototyping

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.5 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.8 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.9 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.6 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.4 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Wireframing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Figma** | 8.9/10 | 532 |
| **UXPin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Balsamiq** | 8.4/10 | 10 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Importing Abilities** | 8.6 (381 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Content Design Tools** | 9.1 (412 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Framework Libraries** | 8.7 (380 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Outlining Tools** | 8.8 (375 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Mockup Creations** | 9.0 (412 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Software Integration** | 9.0 (446 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Feedback Communication** | 8.9 (414 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Exporting Capabilities** | 8.9 (414 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 

### Software Design Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Figma** | 8.8/10 | 405 |
| **UXPin** | N/A | N/A |
| **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mockup Creations** | 9.0 (355 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Outlining Tools** | 8.8 (335 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Graphic Design Tools** | 8.6 (336 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Communication** | 8.8 (343 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | 8.7 (337 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export Wireframes and Prototypes** | 8.9 (348 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Interface Testing** | 8.4 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Integrations** | 8.6 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Error Documentation** | 7.9 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sharing Components** | 9.2 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Design and Editing Tools** | 9.3 (362 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Capabilities** | 9.3 (370 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Diagramming and Collaborative Whiteboard Integrations** | 8.8 (335 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documenting Trial Errors** | 7.9 (305 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms

| Feature | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Libraries** | 8.7 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback and Communication** | 8.9 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling Tools** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing), [Prototyping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/prototyping), [Software Design Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-design-platforms)


**Unique to UXPin (1):** [Design Systems Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/design-systems)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Figma | UXPin | Balsamiq | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.1% | 51.3% | 48.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 31.6% | 41.6% | 32.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.4% | 7.1% | 19.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Figma

- **Computer Software:** 21.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.1%
- **Design:** 15.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.2%
- **Financial Services:** 5.2%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.4%
- **Education Management:** 2.0%
- **Internet:** 1.6%
- **Higher Education:** 1.5%
- **Retail:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 24.5%

#### UXPin

- **Computer Software:** 25.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.4%
- **Design:** 9.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.4%
- **Internet:** 4.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.8%
- **E-Learning:** 1.8%
- **Financial Services:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 21.2%

#### Balsamiq

- **Computer Software:** 19.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.1%
- **Design:** 9.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **E-Learning:** 1.6%
- **Retail:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 26.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Figma

- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews)
- [Adobe XD](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-xd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Justinmind](https://www.g2.com/products/justinmind/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Penpot](https://www.g2.com/products/penpot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13079 reviews)
- [Mockplus](https://www.g2.com/products/jongde-software-llc-mockplus/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8642 reviews)

### Alternatives to UXPin

- [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews)
- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Adobe XD](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-xd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Justinmind](https://www.g2.com/products/justinmind/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Axure RP](https://www.g2.com/products/axure-rp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13079 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8642 reviews)
- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (689 reviews)

### Alternatives to Balsamiq

- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews)
- [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13079 reviews)
- [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [Justinmind](https://www.g2.com/products/justinmind/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8642 reviews)
- [Adobe XD](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-xd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (511 reviews)
- [Axure RP](https://www.g2.com/products/axure-rp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (689 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Figma

- Title: [What is Figma used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-figma-used-for) — 8 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Figma is a cloud-based design and prototyping platform used to create user interface (UI) designs for web and mobile applications. It enables designers to..."
- Title: [Is Figma a free software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-figma-a-free-software) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it's free to use!"
- Title: [Should I use Figma?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/should-i-use-figma) — 6 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What can Figma do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-figma-do) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is Figma built with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-figma-built-with) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### UXPin

- Title: [What tools do UI Designers use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-tools-do-ui-designers-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Primarily UXPin, but I also use the Adobe Creative Suite for images, creating icons, etc. "
- Title: [How can I create inputs with text placeholders?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13918-how-can-i-create-inputs-with-text-placeholders) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Emile : ) Please drop us a line at hello@uxpin.com and our CS will be happy to help you!"
- Title: [Are you hiring :)?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13894-are-you-hiring) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Omar, you can always find the list of our open positions at: https://www.uxpin.com/jobs :)"

### Balsamiq

- Title: [What is balsamiq software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-balsamiq-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Balsamiq makes software like Mockups and Wireframes. The software tools provide a way to create simple wire-frame style mockup sketches without distractions..."
- Title: [Is it possible to create a prototype out of the mock-up, I mean, is it possible to a clickable version of the mock-up that allows me to go from one view to another?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28907-is-it-possible-to-create-a-prototype-out-of-the-mock-up-i-mean-is-it-possible-to-a-clickable-version-of-the-mock-up-that-allows-me-to-go-from-one-view-to-another) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can, when you click on a component on the right side you find something called "link", you can then link it to the page you want.

The "clickable..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/figma-vs-uxpin-vs-balsamiq)