Figma Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Figma pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $3 to $90 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Figma offers a freemium model with limited features; upgrade to unlock more.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- 3 Figma Design files per team
- 3 FigJam files per team
- 3 Figma Slides files per team
- Unlimited personal drafts
- Up to 3 pages per file
- Unlimited cloud storage
- Real-time collaboration with viewers
- Access to community plugins and templates
- Basic design, prototyping, and dev handoff
- 500 AI credits per month
- AI search, background removal, image generation
- 150 AI credits daily cap
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Unlimited Figma Design, FigJam, and Slides files
- Unlimited pages per file
- Full access to Figma Design, Dev Mode, Slides, and FigJam
- Unlimited version history
- Shared team libraries and components
- Advanced prototyping features
- Private plugins and files
- Team collaboration tools
- 3,000 AI credits per month (Full Seat)
- 500 AI credits per month (Dev/Collab/View Seats)
- AI image generation, editing, search, and code generation
- Audio transcription and AI-powered design assistance
Free Plan Limits
| Limit | Free Plan | Paid Plans |
|---|---|---|
| files | 3 Design files, 3 FigJam files, 3 Slides files per team (shared project files) | Unlimited/Higher |
| pages | Maximum 3 pages per file | Unlimited/Higher |
| editors | Up to 2 editors including yourself | Unlimited/Higher |
| versionHistory | 30 days only | Unlimited/Higher |
| devMode | Basic inspect only, no full Dev Mode | Unlimited/Higher |
| aiCredits | 500/month with 150/day cap | Unlimited/Higher |
| libraries | No shared libraries | Unlimited/Higher |
| permissions | No advanced permissions or admin controls | Unlimited/Higher |
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Unlimited Figma Design, FigJam, and Slides files or Unlimited pages per file
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Figma branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Professional Plan Comparison
| Starter (Free) $0 | Professional $20/user/month (Full Seat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 12 included | 12+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Figma branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Individual designers, students, and hobbyists working on personal projects with limited collaboration needs | Small to medium teams (up to 25 people) needing unlimited files, version history, and shared libraries with AI assistance |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Figma free?
Yes, Figma offers a freemium plan with 12 core features included. However, there are limits on files, pages that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Figma's free plan?
Figma's free plan includes: 3 Figma Design files per team, 3 FigJam files per team, 3 Figma Slides files per team, Unlimited personal drafts, Up to 3 pages per file, and 7 more features. Key limits include files: 3 Design files, 3 FigJam files, 3 Slides files per team (shared project files), pages: Maximum 3 pages per file, editors: Up to 2 editors including yourself.
03 What's NOT included in Figma's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Unlimited Figma Design, FigJam, and Slides files, Unlimited pages per file, Full access to Figma Design, Dev Mode, Slides, and FigJam, Unlimited version history, Shared team libraries and components. You'll also have Figma branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Figma's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Unlimited Figma Design, FigJam, and Slides files or Unlimited pages per file, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $20/user/month (Full Seat).
05 Is Figma's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Figma's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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