Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Adobe XDvsFramer
Framer starts at $5/mo, 92% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo. Framer is rated higher at 4.5/5 vs Adobe XD's 4.3/5.
Adobe XDvs Framer
★ 4.3/5-0.2 vs Framer
Only in Adobe XD
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Auto-Animate
From $59.99/mo(pricier)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 2016
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Framervs Adobe XD
★ 4.5/5+0.2 vs Adobe XD
Only in Framer
- ✦ Interactive Design
- ✦ Code Components
- ✦ Smart Components
✓ Free planFrom $5/mo(cheaper)4M+ users · est. 2014
Try Framer Free →Ratings Breakdown
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Framer
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Adobe XD uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate. Framer uniquely offers Interactive Design, Code Components, Smart Components. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Adobe XD
Framer
UI Design
✓
✗
Prototyping
✓
✗
Auto-Animate
✓
✗
Voice Prototyping
✓
✗
Components
✓
✗
Responsive Resize
✓
✗
Repeat Grid
✓
✗
Plugins
✓
✗
Creative Cloud Integration
✓
✗
Coediting
✓
✗
Design Specs
✓
✗
Share for Review
✓
✗
Adobe Fonts
✓
✗
Export Assets
✓
✗
3D Transforms
✓
✗
UI Kits
✓
✗
Design Systems
✓
✗
Asset Management
✓
✗
Color Management
✓
✗
Gradient Editor
✓
✗
Shape Tools
✓
✗
Boolean Operations
✓
✗
Layer Management
✓
✗
Symbol Library
✓
✗
Interaction Design
✓
✗
Micro Interactions
✓
✗
Animation Timeline
✓
✗
Scrollable Areas
✓
✗
Fixed Elements
✓
✗
Overlay Support
✓
✗
Responsive Breakpoints
✓
✗
Interactive Design
✗
✓
Code Components
✗
✓
Smart Components
✗
✓
Animations
✗
✓
Layout Tools
✗
✓
CMS
✗
✓
Web Publishing
✗
✓
Custom Domains
✗
✓
Responsive Design
✗
✓
SEO
✗
✓
Forms
✗
✓
Localization
✗
✓
Templates
✗
✓
Code Overrides
✗
✓
Collaboration
✗
✓
Total Features
31
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
Choose Framer if you need:
- ✓ Interactive Design
- ✓ Code Components
- ✓ Smart Components
- ✓ Animations
- ✓ Layout Tools
Pricing Comparison
Framer starts at $5/mo, 92% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo.
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
Framer Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 2 projects
- • Framer subdomain
MiniBest Value
$5/mo- • Custom domain
Basic
$15/mo- • CMS
- • Forms
Pro
$30/mo- • 200K visitors
- • Password protect
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