“1. Figma — Best all-round choice”
+ all-round choice
“1. Figma — Best all-round choice”
+ shared design files, live collaboration, comments, version history, and prototypes
“Shared design files, live collaboration, comments, version history, and prototypes.”
+ suitability for product and UI design
“Great for product and UI design.”
“2. Penpot — Best open-source alternative”
+ open-source alternative
“2. Penpot — Best open-source alternative”
+ collaborative design workspace with shared files and version history
“Collaborative design workspace with shared files and version history.”
+ budget and flexibility
“Worth considering if budget and flexibility matter.”
“3. Filestage — Best for formal approvals”
+ formal approvals
“3. Filestage — Best for formal approvals”
+ feedback, version comparison, and explicit sign-off
“Collect feedback, compare versions, and get explicit sign-off on creative files, including PDFs and marketing assets.”