Adobe XD
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
Adobe UI/UX design tool that is being sunset in favor of Figma.
Our Take
Adobe XD was Adobe answer to Sketch and Figma for UI design. However, Adobe acquired Figma (pending regulatory approval) and has signaled XD is not the future. Existing users should plan migration.
Where It Fits
- Current XD users with existing projects
- Adobe ecosystem users
- Those with XD libraries
Where It Falls Short
- New projects (use Figma)
- Teams starting fresh
- Those wanting long-term platform
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
Adobe XD is a UI/UX design tool launched to compete with Sketch and Figma. Following Adobe attempt to acquire Figma, XD development has slowed significantly.
Ease of Use
XD is relatively easy to learn, especially for Adobe users. The interface is clean and prototyping is intuitive.
Key Strengths
- Included in Creative Cloud
- Good for Adobe users
- Decent prototyping
- Clean interface
- Repeat Grid feature
Limitations to Consider
- Future uncertain
- Development has slowed
- Figma has won market
- Teams should migrate
Pricing Analysis
Included in Creative Cloud. Standalone no longer emphasized.
Final Thoughts
Adobe XD served its purpose but Figma has won. New projects should use Figma. Existing XD users should plan migration before XD development ends.
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About Adobe XD
UI/UX design and prototyping
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | Adobe XD |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Included in Creative Cloud from $59.99/month
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- OAuth2
- API Protocols
- REST
- Native Integrations
- Creative Cloud apps
- Marketplace
- Yes
- Zapier
- No
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- SOC 2ISO 27001
- Encryption
- AES-256TLS 1.2
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Uptime SLA
- 99.9%
Customization
- Custom Objects
- No
- Custom Fields
- No
- Custom Workflows
- No
- Custom Reports
- No
- Custom Branding
- No
- Coding Capability
- Yes
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Included
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Local + Cloud
- Browsers
- N/A
- Data Centers
- Global
- Languages
- 26 languages
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- MonthlyAnnual
- License Mix
- Yes
- Trial Days
- 7 days
- Currency
- USDEURGBP
Support
- Channels
- PhoneChatCommunityDocumentation
- Hours
- 24/7
- Dedicated Manager
- Yes
- Training
- Yes