Google Stitch vs Figma Make
Free infinite canvas from Google Labs vs seat-and-credit AI inside the Figma suite.
Last updated: April 2026
Key differences
- 1Pricing model — Stitch is free; Figma Make is metered by credits on top of Figma seat pricing.
- 2Output surface — Stitch generates HTML/CSS you can paste anywhere; Figma Make produces native Figma frames and, after the Supabase integration, deployable web apps.
- 3Multi-screen consistency — Stitch generates up to 5 connected screens with a shared design system; Figma Make can regenerate but frequently loses edits across screens.
- 4Developer handoff — Stitch ships an MCP server + SDK for Claude Code/Cursor; Figma Make leans on Figma Dev Mode and Code Connect.
- 5Ecosystem — Figma brings plugins, libraries, and team libraries; Stitch brings Gemini 3.0 Pro quality and DESIGN.md for AI-native handoff.
Feature-by-feature
| Dimension | Google Stitch | Figma Make |
|---|---|---|
| Launch / major update | I/O 2025 · major update March 19, 2026 | Figma Make (2025) · credit-system overhaul 2026 |
| Pricing | Free with a Google account | Seat-based ($3–$90/seat/mo) + AI credits |
| Free quota | 350 Flash + 200 Pro = 550 gens/mo | 500 credits on Starter; 150 credit daily cap |
| Cost per generation | 1 generation | 30–100+ credits per Figma Make run |
| AI model | Gemini 3.0 Flash / 3.0 Pro | Figma-hosted multi-model stack |
| Primary output | HTML + CSS, Figma paste, DESIGN.md | Figma frames + code; Supabase-backed web apps |
| Multi-screen generation | Up to 5 linked screens + interactive preview | Possible but cross-screen consistency needs manual work |
| Voice input | Voice Canvas (Vibe Design) | Not a first-class feature |
| Developer integration | MCP server, Stitch SDK, Claude Code/Cursor | Dev Mode, Code Connect, plugin API |
| Design system fidelity | Emerging — via DESIGN.md and variants | Strong — native components, libraries, variables |
| Availability | stitch.withgoogle.com | figma.com/make (inside Figma Full seats) |
Workflow & handoff
Stitch excels at the early-stage loop: describe an app, generate 5 screens, play the prototype, branch variants, then push to Claude Code or Cursor via MCP for framework-specific code. Figma Make shines when you already have a Figma file — it slots into the Actions menu, edits native frames, and (with Supabase) can ship a working web app from the same canvas your designers already use.
Pricing & quotas
Stitch keeps things simple: one Google account gets 350 Standard + 200 Experimental generations every month, resetting at the start of each cycle, no credit card. Figma Make stacks three costs: a paid Figma seat (Starter $3 through Enterprise $90), monthly AI credits (500 on Starter, up to 4,250 on Enterprise), and optional credit packs ($120 for 5,000 · $180 for 7,500 · $240 for 10,000). Heavy Figma Make usage — 30–100+ credits per run — adds up fast on smaller plans.
When to choose each
Choose Google Stitch when…
You want a zero-cost entry point, you are exploring early-stage ideas, you need multi-screen flows generated in one shot, you prefer exporting to clean HTML/CSS (and optionally pasting into Figma later), or your handoff target is an AI coding agent like Claude Code or Cursor via MCP.
Choose Figma Make when…
Your team already pays for Figma seats, your designers depend on libraries, variables, and Dev Mode, you need output as editable Figma frames rather than HTML, or you want the Supabase-backed path to a deployable web app without leaving the Figma canvas.
Bottom line
Stitch is the best free on-ramp to AI UI design in 2026. Figma Make is the best choice when Figma is already your source of truth. Many teams end up running both: Stitch for fast exploration and variant generation, Figma Make for refinement inside the file designers hand off from.
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Stitch really free while Figma Make is paid?
Yes. Google Stitch is free with any Google account — 350 Standard (Gemini 3.0 Flash) + 200 Experimental (Gemini 3.0 Pro) generations per month. Figma Make is included with Figma Full seats but consumes monthly AI credits, and Starter/View seats have a 150-credit daily cap.
Can Stitch export directly into Figma?
Yes — Standard Mode supports pasting designs into Figma as editable layers. Experimental Mode (Gemini 3.0 Pro) does not currently support Figma paste; use Standard Mode when you need to hand off to a Figma file.
Which tool produces better multi-screen flows?
Stitch was rebuilt around multi-screen generation in its March 2026 update and can produce up to five linked screens with a consistent design system plus a clickable Play prototype. Figma Make can generate multiple screens but often requires manual regeneration to keep structural consistency.
Does Figma Make generate code like Stitch?
Figma Make generates both the design and the underlying code, including interactive logic. With the Supabase integration, it can create deployable web apps. Stitch exports HTML/CSS and hands off to AI code editors via MCP rather than producing framework-specific apps in-place.
Can I use them together?
Absolutely. A common 2026 workflow: generate first drafts and variants in Stitch, paste the best direction into Figma, then refine using Figma components and Figma Make for interactive polish before Dev Mode handoff.