Best Design & Prototyping Tools for Product Teams
Ranked comparison of Figma, Miro, and FigJam for design, prototyping, and collaborative whiteboarding.
Design and prototyping tools help PMs collaborate with designers, run workshops, and communicate product ideas visually. Here are the 3 leading tools ranked by utility for product teams.
Collaborative design platform for UI/UX design, prototyping, and design systems.
Best for: Product teams doing design work
Visual collaboration platform for brainstorming, workshops, and product planning.
Best for: Teams doing collaborative workshops
Online whiteboard from Figma for brainstorming, diagramming, and team activities.
Best for: Figma users needing quick ideation
Quick Comparison
| # | Tool | Pricing | Segment | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figma | Free (3 projects), $15/editor/mo | Enterprise | Product teams doing design work |
| 2 | Miro | Free (3 boards), $8+/user/mo | Mid-Market | Teams doing collaborative workshops |
| 3 | FigJam | Free | Starter | Figma users needing quick ideation |
Best by Budget
Verdict
Figma is essential for any team doing UI/UX work. Miro is the go-to for workshops and brainstorming. FigJam is a simpler, free alternative for teams already in the Figma ecosystem.
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