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Figma vs Adobe Creative Cloud

Head-to-head Churn Signal Index comparison. Higher index means more churn signals in public data.

Verdict

Figma has a lower Churn Signal Index (67) than Adobe Creative Cloud (70), a difference of 3 points. Both companies score similarly. Neither has a clear public-signal advantage.

Figma signals

  • March 2025 pricing increase of 33% on Professional plan ($15 to $20 per month)
  • Penpot 'I stopped using Figma' HN thread hit 632 points
  • Third material pricing change in as many years erodes trust
  • Bundled Full Seat forces non-users of Dev Mode, FigJam, Slides to subsidize

Adobe Creative Cloud signals

  • Subscription fatigue cited widely by individual creators
  • AI pricing wars with Figma and Canva create positioning confusion
  • Failed Figma acquisition (2023) reset competitive landscape

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