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Adobe Alternatives

Should you replace Adobe?

Figma is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Adobe.

Adobe

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0/5
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Adobe alternatives

See how Adobe compares to 6 alternative apps you can switch to.

FigmaBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$144/yrFigma is a good fit if: your team designs digital products and needs real-time collaboration between designers and developers.
CanvaStrong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$156/yrCanva is a good fit if: your non-design teams need to quickly create on-brand social posts, presentations, and marketing collateral without creative bottlenecks.
InvisionStrong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Invision is a good fit if: you have existing InVision contracts and need a temporary whiteboarding solution while planning migration to Miro.
SketchWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$144/yr$15/monthSketch is a good fit if: your entire design team uses Macs and requires extensive plugin customization with native app performance.
ClipchampStrong ContenderSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Clipchamp is a good fit if: your team creates social media content, training videos, or marketing materials without complex post-production needs.
CoreldrawWorth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$269/yr$22/monthCoreldraw is a good fit if: your team produces high-volume print, packaging, signage, or technical illustration work.

Figma and Canva selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Adobe

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Creative Cloud Photography Plan

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Figma

$144

Starter

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Canva

$156

Free

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Adobe

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Figma

--

After $8,500 estimated migration cost.

Canva

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After $2,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Adobe

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Figma

92/100

Figma dominates for digital product teams requiring collaborative interface design and prototyping. UX/UI and product teams achieve nearly universal adoption, while marketing content teams often struggle with its raster limitations and lack of CMYK support. Engineering handoff via Dev Mode creates tight design-dev collaboration that replaces static specs.

Canva

88/100

Canva excels for non-designers who need to produce high-volume visual content like social posts, decks, and flyers. Marketing, HR, and sales teams adopt it instantly due to the template library, while engineering and data teams rarely use it. Professional graphic designers often outgrow it within months due to limited vector and color management tools.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Adobe

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Figma

low

Figma is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,500 one-time cost.

Canva

low

Canva is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Adobe

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11200 reviews

Figma

4.7/5.0

100000 reviews

Canva

4.7/5.0

115000 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Adobe

No migration needed

Figma

4 weeks

Medium

Figma is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,500 one-time cost.

Canva

2 weeks

Low

Canva is a low-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Adobe

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Figma

$8,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Canva

$2,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Adobe

100%

Supports 350 native integrations.

Figma

100%

Supports 1,000 native integrations.

Canva

50%

Supports 175 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Adobe

100%

Figma

88%

  • Cloud-only editing — no offline mode
  • Dev Mode requires paid upgrade on lower tiers
  • Performance lags on files with 100+ high-res screens
  • No native CMYK or print-optimized exports
  • Viewer roles are free but editor seats are expensive at scale
Canva

65%

  • No CMYK color mode for professional print
  • Limited layer management vs Adobe
  • Maximum 100GB storage per seat on Pro
  • Video editing lacks keyframe precision
  • No native offline desktop mode
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Adobe
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPRFedRAMP
Figma
SOC 2ISO 27001GDPR
Canva
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRCCPAFERPA
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Adobe

You already standardize on this app.

Figma

Your team designs digital products and needs real-time collaboration between designers and developers

Canva

Your non-design teams need to quickly create on-brand social posts, presentations, and marketing collateral without creative bottlenecks

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Adobe

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Figma

Your team primarily produces print marketing materials, photo retouching, or complex vector illustrations

Canva

Your team requires professional photo manipulation, vector illustration, complex video compositing, or print-ready CMYK output

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