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Figma vs Permr
Figma is a collaborative UI/UX tool, not specialized for lighting proposals.
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Which to pick
Pick Figma if you want…
- Collaborative UI/UX design and prototyping
- Team UI design
- Integrations with VS Code or Supabase (on Figma's list, not Permr's)
Pick Permr if you want…
- Fast permanent-lighting mockups
- Integrations with iPhone, Android or iPad (on Permr'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.
- Permr:Permr is a permanent-lighting design tool that lets contractors create realistic mockups in under two minutes.
- Best for
- Figma:Collaborative UI/UX design and prototyping
- Permr:Fast permanent-lighting mockups
- Who it’s for
- Figma:Designers, product teams, and developers who need shared design and handoff tools.
- Permr:Lighting contractors who need quick, affordable design proposals.
- Pricing
- Figma:Freemium
- Permr:Contact sales
- 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)
- Permr:—
- Works with
- Figma:VS Code, Supabase
- Permr:iPhone, Android, iPad
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.
Permr features
- Rapid mockup creation. Generate realistic lighting designs in under 2 minutes.
- Cross-device access. Available on iPhone, Android, iPad and desktop browsers.
- Easy to use. Designed for contractors with no specialized design training.
- Affordability. Positioned as a low-cost solution for small businesses.
- Client visualization. Shows homeowners exactly how the lighting will look before installation.
Figma vs Permr FAQ
Is Figma or Permr free?+
Figma has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $3/month (Professional – Collab seat).
Do Figma and Permr integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Figma lists VS Code and Supabase; Permr lists iPhone, Android and iPad.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.