Figma Deals & Student Discount (Checked Oct 2026)
Interface design, prototyping and whiteboards in one browser app
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WorksFigma Professional for Students and Teachers
Figma Professional at $0 on the Education plan while you study or teach, instead of $20/month per Full seat.
- You pay today
- $0
- Then
- $20/month
- You need
- .edu email
- Ends
- No end date set
- Students
- Teachers
Not in the US?
What changes where you live.
- Rest of the world
- The pricing page lists prices in USD. Figma says the Education plan is only available in select regions and doesn't list which ones.
Figma pricing
Prices checked
Starter
$0/month
Unlimited drafts, up to 500 AI credits a month
Professional, Full seat
$20/month
Billed monthly. 3,000 AI credits a month
Professional, Full seat
$16/month
Billed annually
Professional, Dev seat
$15/month
Billed monthly
Professional, Dev seat
$12/month
Billed annually
Professional, Collab seat
$5/month
Billed monthly. FigJam, Slides and Buzz
Professional, Collab seat
$3/month
Billed annually. FigJam, Slides and Buzz
Organization, Full seat
$55/month
Billed annually
Enterprise, Full seat
$90/month
Billed annually
Other ways to pay less
- Annual billing cuts a Professional Full seat from $20 to $16 a month.
- People who only need FigJam, Slides or Buzz can take a Collab seat at $3/month billed annually.
- On a paid plan, people who only view and comment don't need a seat.
- The Starter plan costs $0 and keeps unlimited drafts.
What Figma does
Figma is a browser-based design tool for app and website interfaces, clickable prototypes and design systems, with FigJam whiteboards, Slides and Dev Mode in the same account. Teams edit the same file at once, and developers inspect designs to get measurements and code. It suits product designers, developers handing off designs, and students learning interface design.
- Real-time multiplayer editing in the browser
- Interactive prototypes
- Shared design libraries and components
- Dev Mode for measurements and CSS, iOS and Android code
- FigJam whiteboards and Figma Slides
- Figma Make and AI credits on every plan
Alternatives to Figma
What else does the job, and what it costs.
| Tool | Why people look at it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Penpot | Open-source design tool that runs in the browser or on your own server. Up to 8 team members on the $0 plan. | Price: $0 Professional plan; Unlimited $7/editor a month, capped at $175 a month |
| Sketch | Native Mac app with a web app for viewing and handoff. No $0 plan, but a 30-day trial and a one-time Mac-only license. | Price: Standard $12/editor a month billed yearly; 30-day trial |
| Canva | Templates for social posts, slides and documents rather than app screens. $0 for K-12 teachers and their students. | Price: $0 plan; Pro $18/month or $144/year |
Questions about Figma
Is there a Figma student discount?
Yes. Students and teachers in a structured classroom get the Education plan at $0, which gives the Professional plan. You verify with your school email at figma.com/education/apply.
How long does Figma Education last?
One year for students and two years for educators in high school or higher education. Bootcamp students get six months. After that you reapply if you are still enrolled or teaching.
What is the cheapest paid Figma plan?
A Professional Collab seat at $3/month billed annually ($5 monthly) covers FigJam, Slides and Buzz. A Full seat with Figma Design is $16/month billed annually or $20 billed monthly.
Does Figma work outside the US?
Yes. The pricing page lists prices in USD. Figma says the Education plan is only available in select regions and doesn't list which ones.
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