Slack or Figma?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

Figmawins 4 of 7 categories
Slack

Slack

Where work happens

4.5/5
|85,000 reviews
3
Wins
2013
Founded
mid
Price
WINNER
Figma

Figma

Design. Prototype. Gather feedback.

4.8/5
|45,000 reviews
4
Wins
2012
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

90
Features & Functionality
Figma wins
95
92
Ease of Use
Slack wins
90
98
Integrations
Slack wins
88
70
Pricing & Value
Figma wins
82
78
Customer Support
Figma wins
80
88
Scalability
Figma wins
90
88
Security & Compliance
Slack wins
85
Slack

Slack excels at

Ease of UseIntegrationsSecurity & Compliance
Figma

Figma excels at

Features & FunctionalityPricing & ValueCustomer SupportScalability

Pros & Cons

Slack

Slack

Best-in-class integration ecosystem (2,600+ apps)
Excellent search across messages and files
Great mobile and desktop apps
Huddles for quick audio/video calls
Can become overwhelming and noisy
Expensive at scale ($15/user/mo for Business+)
Figma

Figma

Real-time multiplayer collaboration
Browser-based—no install required
Industry-leading component/variant system
FigJam whiteboarding included
Requires internet connection
Limited offline mode (improving)

The Bottom Line

Choose Slack if you want...

  • Remote and distributed teams
  • Tech companies and startups
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Integration-heavy workflows (DevOps, marketing)

Choose Figma if you want...

  • Product design teams
  • UI/UX designers
  • Design systems at scale
  • Cross-team collaboration (design + dev)

Our pick: Figma — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Slack is the better choice if you prioritize ease of use or integrations.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Slack

Slack

Free Trial

Try Slack free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Figma

Figma

Free Trial

Try Figma free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.769927514471879
(1,715)
LeaderHigh Performer
View reviews
Capterra
4.601527289917695
(842)
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TrustpilotGood
4.048312140930825
(191)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10