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Figma, a popular design and collaboration tool, has updated its pricing plans for 2025, introducing changes that impact both existing and new customers, including those in Singapore. Here, we’re going to provide an in-depth overview of Figma's pricing structure, tailored to help small and micro businesses as well as function managers in larger organisations, make informed decisions about their Figma subscriptions. Then, we'll explore how tools like the Wise Business multi-currency account can help you keep your Figma fees down.
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Figma's pricing model is structured around tiered plans, and different ‘seats’ within those tiers designed for different types of users. These include the Starter, Professional, Organisation, and Enterprise plans, each offering distinct features and functionalities.¹
Seat Type | Starter | Professional | Organisation | Enterprise |
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View Seat | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Collab Seat | - | USD 3/mo (annually) / USD 5/mo (monthly) | USD 5/mo | USD 5/mo |
Dev Seat | - | USD 12/mo (annually) / USD 15/mo (monthly) | USD 25/mo | USD 35/mo |
Full Seat | - | USD 16/mo (annually) / USD 20/mo (monthly) | USD 55/mo | USD 90/mo |
*Prices are accurate as of 15th April 2025.
Figma charges customers in USD or GBP by default.
Businesses in Singapore should consider currency conversion rates when budgeting for subscriptions.
You might also encounter a couple of other scenarios where your business in Singapore gets charged Figma fees in a foreign currency rather than SGD. By understanding these scenarios, you can take proactive steps to manage your billing effectively and avoid unnecessary foreign transaction fees.
💡Considerations for Cross-Currency Billing: |
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Centralised Payment Systems: If your business (eg. a Singapore subsidiary) uses a centralised payment system or corporate credit card based in another country, your Figma account might be linked to this system, resulting in billing in the currency of the payment system rather than SGD. This can lead to additional currency conversion fees. |
Initial Account Setup: If your Figma account was initially set up by your business in another country before establishing a branch in Singapore, the account might still be billed in the original currency unless updated. This is another scenario where you might incur cross-currency charges. |
Using a multi-currency card like Wise Business can help avoid foreign transaction fees and ensure payments are made at mid-market rates.
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The Starter plan is ideal for individuals or small teams just beginning with Figma. It provides access to basic design and collaboration features without any cost, making it a great option for learning Figma, working on personal projects, or collaborating with a small team.
This is the only Figma pricing tier that offers monthly billing - so you can use it to trial Figma’s higher tier tools on a monthly rolling basis. Prices are USD 16/month (annual) or USD 20/month (monthly) for a Full Seat. Dev and Collab seats are cheaper, as with all Figma plans.¹
The Professional plan is tailored for small to medium-sized businesses seeking comprehensive design capabilities without too much complexity. It provides a balance between cost and functionality, making it ideal for teams working needing good collaboration tools and development handoff features.
USD 55/month per Full Seat - annual billing only. As such, it’s important to try before you buy. Consider trialling the Starter or Professional tiers before committing to Organisation.¹
Everything in the Professional plan, plus:
The Organisation plan is designed for medium to large organisations that require centralised control over their design workflows and assets across departments. It offers advanced administrative and security features to manage multiple teams and projects efficiently, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organisation.
USD 90/month per Full Seat - annual billing only.¹
All Organisation plan benefits, plus:
The Enterprise plan is best suited for large organisations with complex design workflows, stringent security requirements, and the need for custom integrations. It works well for agencies producing designs for multiple different client businesses. It offers a dedicated account manager and priority support to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing assistance.
Figma’s 2025 billing update came with a revamped seat structure, which redefines user roles and bundles together products to streamline workflows. The new seat types are:
The new billing model also comes with greater control for admins. Previously, seat upgrades were driven by user actions with admin review after the fact. The new system requires admin approval before any seat upgrade that incurs additional costs. Users can temporarily access requested functionality for up to three days while waiting for approval. Approved seats are then added to the next invoice, prorated from the approval date.
Figma doesn’t offer add-ons in the typical sense. The new bundling approach to its products means that most of its variable tools are now simply integrated into its offerings - which, in theory, makes things much easier. But there’s one catch - businesses already using other tools, like Miro or PowerPoint, for similar functionality, might be forced to ditch one tool in favour of another. On the bright side, this a good opportunity to streamline your software stack.
Figma has announced that these billing updates lay the foundation for a new feature called Connected Projects, coming later in 2025. This feature aims to improve collaboration for agencies and freelancers, allowing them to seamlessly work with clients using their existing Figma seats without requiring multiple licenses.
Singapore businesses can optimise their Figma spending by following these strategies:
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Figma does not have many direct competitors. Sketch provides reduced functionality, and is only available on MacOS. Miro is popular as a brainstorming and strategising tool, rather than a design tool.
As such, Figma’s most like-for-like alternative is Adobe XD.
Both Figma and Adobe XD are leading design tools widely used by teams for UI/UX design, prototyping, mock-ups, and collaboration. While Figma excels in real-time collaboration and accessibility, the offline performance and seamless integration of Adobe XD into the broader Adobe suite means both options need to be considered.
Below is a quick comparison between Figma and Adobe XD:
Plan | Figma¹ | Adobe XD² |
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Free Plan | Starter plan | No free plan. |
Basic Plans | Professional: USD 16/month (annual) for a Full Seat | Bundled into Creative Cloud All Apps plan, which is USD 59.99/mo per user (annual), or available on its own as a Creative Cloud Single Apps plan for USD 39.99/mo per user (annual). |
Team Plans | Organisation: USD 55/month (annual) for a Full Seat | Creative Cloud for Businesses: USD 89.99/mo per user (annual). Includes 1TB of cloud storage per user and business features like centralised admin and volume discounts. |
Enterprise Plans | Enterprise: USD 90/month (annual) for a Full Seat | Enterprise: pricing varies depending on the number of users and specific needs. Includes advanced support, security features, and custom integrations. |
Main Features | Prototyping, version control, team libraries | Responsive resize, component states, 3D transforms, and vector editing |
*Details accurate as of 15th April 2025.
Figma is the ideal solution for remote and distributed teams, offering real-time collaboration for team members on various devices. Its affordable entry-level pricing structure makes it accessible for startups and freelancers, and the platform's extensive plugin library lets teams customise their workflows and tools. Perhaps most importantly, Figma's browser-based approach means no installation, allowing designers to work from virtually any device with internet access.
Adobe XD, on the other hand, is great for teams already invested in the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem, providing seamless integration with other Adobe applications like Photoshop and Illustrator. Unlike Figma, it works offline, allowing designers to continue working on-the-go. Its performance is also generally better when handling large design files, reflecting its favourability for larger enterprises who handle more resource-intensive tasks.
Yes, Figma offers a free Starter plan with limited functionality suitable for individuals or small teams starting out.
Yes, Figma offers an API that allows developers to integrate Figma functionalities into custom workflows. The API supports tasks such as automating file creation, extracting design data, and synchronising design changes with other tools. Access to the API is included in all paid plans.
If you exceed the number of approved seats on your Figma plan, you will be prompted to either remove users or purchase additional seats. Figma's new admin controls require explicit approval for seat upgrades, preventing unexpected charges. You'll be charged a prorated amount for the new seats from the date of approval.
Currently, Figma offers several AI-driven features, such as auto-layout and smart selection, which are included in the existing plans. As AI technology advances, Figma may introduce more sophisticated AI add-ons that could be subject to separate charges upon full release.
Figma has a rich library of third-party integrations that allow you to plug your files into your productivity apps. These include Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace, as well as many specialist software for developers and designers.
Figma's updated pricing plans offer flexibility for businesses of all sizes in Singapore. By understanding the features of each plan and leveraging tools like Wise Business multi-currency cards, companies can streamline their subscription payments while minimising costs. As design collaboration becomes increasingly essential for innovative businesses spread across multiple global locations, choosing the right Figma plan and seat structure can provide a competitive advantage while ensuring your design budget is allocated efficiently.
💡 While Figma serves customers worldwide, it currently only supports billing in USD and GBP for businesses in Singapore. This means finding the right business account or multicurrency card crucial to avoid costly foreign exchange fees. The Wise Business multi-currency account allows you to pay for all your SaaS subscriptions in any currency at the mid-market rate, helping you manage these expenses efficiently and cost-effectively. |
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Sources checked on 15.04.2025.
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