Framer vs. Figma: When should you be using Framer?
- Framer and Figma are both UI/UX design tools, but they have different focuses and features.
- Framer is more focused on prototyping and complex interactions, animations, and transitions.
- Framer has a steeper learning curve compared to Figma, but its interface is user-friendly and similar to other design platforms.
- Figma is a multipurpose design tool with a strong emphasis on collaborative design.
- Figma allows multiple people to work on the same project simultaneously, making it efficient for collaboration.
- Framer also offers collaboration features, but Figma has an edge in this area.
- Framer lacks some standard design elements like the pen tool, groupings, and artboards.
- Figma has integrated prototyping capabilities with customizable components and the ability to add code for further customization.
- Figma prototypes can be easily shared and published to the web, which is not possible in Framer.