Figma
A better fit for the review-and-revise stage than most alternatives.
Real-time collaboration
Multiple people can view and comment on the same file simultaneously, with changes visible instantly — no version-numbered files emailed back and forth.
→Component and design systems
Reusable components keep a design consistent across many pages, and make later updates faster to apply everywhere at once.
→Dev Mode handoff
Gives a developer exact spacing, colour, and asset values directly from the design file, reducing back-and-forth during build.
→Wireframe
Low-fidelity structure is worked out first, before any visual design decisions are made.
Design
High-fidelity design is built using a consistent component system, so pages stay visually aligned.
Review
Clients comment directly on the file; changes are made in the same place rather than across scattered emails.
Adobe XD
A capable alternative with strong Adobe ecosystem integration, though less momentum in recent years.
Canva
Faster for simple graphics, not built for full UI/UX design work.
Before you decide.
Do I need a Figma account to review a design?
No — clients can view and comment on a shared design file without creating a paid account, which is one of the more useful parts of the free tier.
Can Figma designs be built directly into a live website?
Not automatically. A Figma file is a design reference — the actual build still happens properly in WordPress, Webflow, or Framer, translating the design rather than exporting it as-is.
Is Figma only for professional designers?
It’s built for design work specifically, so it has a learning curve for non-designers — but reviewing and commenting on a shared file requires no design skill at all.