Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Figma Make
From $12/mo against from $29/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Figma Make
4.1 against 3.9
Same job?
Yes
Both are Design tools
Side by side
Compared on
Figma Make
Subframe
Our rating
4.1Better
3.9
Starts at
$12/moBetter
$29/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Category
Design
Design
Plans
StarterFree
Professional (Full seat)$16/mo
Organization (Full seat)$55/mo
From $29/mo
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 design that exports production Radix UI and Tailwind code
Real-time multiplayer collaboration
Design system and components synced with code
MCP integration with Cursor and Claude
Auto-layout with a responsive canvas
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
Exports to a standard, well-supported stack rather than a proprietary format
MCP access puts the design system in reach of an AI coding session directly
Free tier covers a real project, not just a demo
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
Competes in a genuinely crowded design-to-code category
Exported code still needs checking against how your team actually structures work
$29/month per editor scales with team size
Company
Figma, founded 2012
Subframe
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260824. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Figma Make better than Subframe?
In our reviews Figma Make scores 4.1 and Subframe scores 3.9. The better pick depends on the job. Figma Make: Turns Figma designs into functional prototypes and production code with AI credits. Subframe: Designers drag and drop; engineers pull Radix UI and Tailwind code, not a screenshot.
Which is cheaper, Figma Make or Subframe?
Figma Make has the lower starting price: from $12/mo for Figma Make and from $29/mo for Subframe.