design Clone
How to Build an App Like Figma
Create a browser-based design tool with canvas editing, components, and real-time collaboration.
$10,000 - $25,000
6-8 weeks
Very Complex
What Figma Does
Figma is a browser-based design tool for UI/UX design. Teams collaborate in real-time on designs, prototypes, and design systems.
Why Build a Figma Clone?
- Design tools moving to browser
- Real-time collaboration is key differentiator
- Can specialize for specific design needs
- High-value professional tool
Core MVP Features for Figma Clone
User-Facing
- •Canvas-based editor
- •Shape and text tools
- •Component system
- •Real-time collaboration
- •Commenting
- •Export functionality
Admin Panel
- •Team management
- •Project organization
- •Version history
- •Access controls
Integrations
- •Real-time sync (CRDTs)
- •Asset library
- •Export formats
- •Prototyping links
Niche Opportunities for Your Figma Clone
Instead of competing with Figma directly, focus on an underserved niche:
Whiteboarding and diagramming (Miro alternative)Presentation builderWireframing-only toolDesign system documentationSimpler design tool for non-designers
Figma Clone: Cost & Timeline
$10,000 - $25,000
Fixed price for MVP development
6-8 weeks
From kickoff to launch
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