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Figma vs Lopaka
Figma is a general UI/UX design tool without code generation for MCU graphics.
FigmaCollaborative interface design tool
LopakaMake stunning graphics for embedded electronics displays with no codeWhich to pick
Pick Figma if you want…
- Collaborative UI/UX design and prototyping
- The lower starting price: $3/month against $12/month
- Integrations with VS Code or Supabase (on Figma's list, not Lopaka's)
Pick Lopaka if you want…
- Code-generating graphics editor for MCU displays
- Open-source code (sbrin/lopaka on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
- Integrations with C++, Python or MicroPython (on Lopaka's list, not Figma's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Figma:Figma is a collaborative interface design platform that lets teams design, prototype, and hand off UI in one workspace.
- Lopaka:Lopaka is an open-source visual editor that creates graphics for embedded displays and generates ready-to-use MCU code.
- Best for
- Figma:Collaborative UI/UX design and prototyping
- Lopaka:Code-generating graphics editor for MCU displays
- Who it’s for
- Figma:Designers, product teams, and developers who need shared design and handoff tools.
- Lopaka:Embedded developers building UI for microcontroller-driven screens.
- Pricing
- Figma:Freemium
- Lopaka:Freemium
- Plans
- Figma:Starter Free · Professional – Full seat $16/mo per month · Professional – Dev seat $12/mo per month · Professional – Collab seat $3/mo per month · Organization – Full seat $55/mo per month (billed annually)
- Lopaka:Basic Free · Plus – 7-Day Pass $5 one-time · Plus – Monthly $12 per month · Plus – Lifetime $67 one-time
- Open source
- Figma:—
- Lopaka:Yes, 1,749 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Figma:VS Code, Supabase
- Lopaka:C++, Python, MicroPython, Arduino, ESPHome, LVGL, U8g2, Adafruit GFX
Figma features
- Real-time multiplayer editing. Multiple editors can work in the same file simultaneously with live cursor chat.
- AI design assistance. AI tools for layer renaming, image editing, background removal, and generative design.
- Dev Mode handoff. Inspect design specs, CSS, JSON or React code directly from the canvas.
- Design systems & variables. Create reusable components, styles, and theming with variables and shared libraries.
- Prototyping & animation. Build interactive prototypes with transitions, smart animate, and motion timelines.
- Extensive plugins & integrations. Use community plugins, VS Code extension, and connect external tools via Make connectors.
Lopaka features
- Visual editor & code generator. Design screens visually and export C/C++ or MicroPython drawing code for supported libraries.
- Multi-platform support. Works with TFT_eSPI, U8g2, Adafruit GFX, Arduino_GFX, LVGL, MicroPython, ESPHome and more.
- Custom font import. Convert TTF, BDF or .h fonts to the format required by the target graphics library.
- Icon & animation libraries. Access community icons and, on paid plans, 1,500+ extra icons and full animation packs.
- Asset storage & export. Store PNG, BMP, XBMP, and font files; export code, PNG or BMP directly from the editor.
- Project organization. Manage multiple displays, layers and screens within a single project.
- Presentation mode & private projects. Show fullscreen demos and keep projects private on Plus plan.
- Team & API features. Teams plan adds collaboration, API access, SSO and on-premise deployment.
Figma vs Lopaka FAQ
Is Figma or Lopaka free?+
Figma has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $3/month (Professional – Collab seat). Lopaka has a free plan (Basic); paid plans start at $12/month (Plus – Monthly).
Which is cheaper, Figma or Lopaka?+
Figma is cheaper to start with: Figma's Professional – Collab seat plan ($3/month) against Lopaka's Plus – Monthly plan ($12/month).
Is Figma or Lopaka open source?+
Lopaka is open source (sbrin/lopaka on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Figma.
Do Figma and Lopaka integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Figma lists VS Code and Supabase; Lopaka lists C++, Python, MicroPython, Arduino and 5 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.