Figma vs Google Workspace comparison

By starting price alone, Google Workspace is $11.6 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Figma and Google Workspace compared side by side in Design and collaboration tools.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Figma

Collaborative design tool for designing UI, app and web screens together in the browser, through to prototypes

What is good

  • Real-time co-editing in the browser with no installation
  • Strong developer handoff (Dev Mode) and plugin ecosystem
  • Industry standard for UI design, so there are many resources and templates

What could be better

  • Seat types (Full, Dev, Collab) are split, which makes pricing complicated
  • Not suited to print or photo editing

Figma official site

Google Workspace

Google's business tools bundling company-domain Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet and Chat

What is good

  • Covers email, documents, video meetings and storage in one go
  • Familiar Google interface
  • Gemini AI built into the apps

What could be better

  • Weak messenger experience compared with Slack
  • Official Korean prices are set separately in KRW

Google Workspace official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemFigmaVisit siteGoogle WorkspaceVisit site
Starting price≈€17.83+ ($20)Converted from official price≈€7.49+ ($8.40)Official USD price
Free tierFree plan availableTrial only
Korean supportGoodGood
What you can do for freeStarter (free): unlimited files, 3 projects, 2 editing members, 30-day version history. FigJam whiteboards are also free to useBusiness plans offer only a free trial. With a personal Google account you can use Docs, Sheets and Drive (15GB) for free
Team size limitFree has 2 editing members and unlimited viewers. Paid has no limit on people (billed per seat)Business plans up to 300 people. Enterprise has no limit
Good for
  • Designers and planners who make app and web screens
  • Startups that work with developers
Small companies and startups that want company email and document tools all at once
TypeDesign and collaboration toolsDesign and collaboration tools
CategoryDesign, WhiteboardOffice Tools, Messenger, Video Conferencing, Docs/Wiki
CompanyFigma, United StatesGoogle, United States
Plans
  • Professional: Full seat yearly billing $16
  • monthly billing $20, Dev seat $12
  • $15, Collab seat $3
  • $5 (team libraries, unlimited projects, unlimited version history)
  • Organization: Full seat $55, Dev $25, Collab $5 (yearly billing only, organization-wide design system, SSO, audit log)
  • Enterprise: Full seat $90, Dev $35, Collab $5 (advanced security, dedicated support)
  • Business Starter: monthly billing $8.40
  • annual commitment $7. 30GB storage, Meet for 100 people, basic Gemini
  • Business Standard: $16.80
  • $14. 2TB storage, Meet for 150 people with recording, expanded Gemini
  • Business Plus: $26.40
  • $22. 5TB storage, Meet for 500 people, advanced security
  • Enterprise: contact sales, Meet for 1000 people
Pros
  • Real-time co-editing in the browser with no installation
  • Strong developer handoff (Dev Mode) and plugin ecosystem
  • Industry standard for UI design, so there are many resources and templates
  • Covers email, documents, video meetings and storage in one go
  • Familiar Google interface
  • Gemini AI built into the apps
Cons
  • Seat types (Full, Dev, Collab) are split, which makes pricing complicated
  • Not suited to print or photo editing
  • Browser gets heavy with large files
  • Weak messenger experience compared with Slack
  • Official Korean prices are set separately in KRW

Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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