Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Onlook does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Tie
4.1 against 4.1
Same job?
Yes
Both are Design tools
Side by side
Compared on
Figma Make
Onlook
Our rating
4.1
4.1
Starts at
$12/mo
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Design
Design
Plans
StarterFree
Professional (Full seat)$16/mo
Organization (Full seat)$55/mo
Free
Key features
Publishes functional prototypes and web apps as live URLs directly from Figma
Shares Make files and code directly with AI coding agents for production handoff
Bundled into existing Figma plans rather than sold as a standalone product
AI credit system governs usage, with pay-as-you-go credits at $0.03 each
Built on Figma's established design platform, active since 2015
Visual editing of live React components in the actual codebase
Infinite canvas that keeps design exploration familiar to designers
Works against the team's real Storybook design system
Changes produce code, eliminating the design-to-code handoff
AI assistance layered into the editing workflow
Pros
No new tool to learn, works directly inside the Figma files designers already use
Bridges the gap between design mockups and functional, shareable prototypes
AI credit pay-as-you-go option adds flexibility beyond fixed subscription tiers
Removes design-to-code drift by removing the translation step
Uses the real design system rather than a copy of it
Keeps a canvas-based workflow designers already understand
Cons
Not available as a standalone purchase, requires an existing Figma plan
AI credit system adds a layer of cost complexity beyond the base subscription
Credit enforcement is relatively new, with pricing behavior still settling in 2026
Requires a React codebase with Storybook already in place
Asks designers to work closer to code than a mockup tool does
Company
Figma, founded 2012
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260729. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Figma Make better than Onlook?
In our reviews Figma Make scores 4.1 and Onlook scores 4.1. The better pick depends on the job. Figma Make: Turns Figma designs into functional prototypes and production code with AI credits. Onlook: A visual editor that lets designers edit live React components directly in the real codebase.
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