Figma lacks an integrated generative AI engine for creating bitmap and vector assets directly on the canvas. Adobe has integrated Firefly directly into Photoshop and Illustrator, allowing users to generate content with text prompts without leaving th

Figma treats the canvas as a 2D plane. While plugins like Spline integration exist, they run in a sandboxed iframe. Adobe Substance 3D and even Illustrator's 3D tools offer native object manipulation.

Sketch and Adobe XD (desktop apps) work fully offline by default. Figma requires an internet connection to open files not recently cached. A true offline mode with local-first sync architecture would be a major advantage for traveling professionals.

While Figma handles UI vectors well, it lacks advanced path tools, meshes, and brushes found in Illustrator or Affinity Designer. Designers often switch tools for complex icons or illustrations.

Accessing local fonts in the browser requires a helper agent. Sketch and Adobe have native OS-level font access without extra friction.