Bench test · AI Design
Figma vs Photoshop (with Generative Fill)
Figma beats Photoshop (with Generative Fill) 9.1 to 9.0 on our four-agent test panel, winning 2 of 4 agents head to head. Figma: free tier; paid from $12/mo. Photoshop (with Generative Fill): from $22/mo. Facts last verified November 1, 2026.
| Figma | Photoshop (with Generative Fill) | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score9.1/10 | score9.0/10 |
| agents won | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| from | $12/mo ▲ | $22/mo |
| free tier | yes ▲ | no |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 9.2 ▲ | 8.2 |
| OpenAI | 8.9 ▲ | 8.8 |
| Gemini | 9.5 | 9.6 ▲ |
| Grok | 8.7 | 9.5 ▲ |
Figma
- ✓Browser-based, no installation required
- ✓Seamless team collaboration and commenting
- ✓Strong prototyping capabilities
- —Performance lags with very large files
- —Steeper learning curve for beginners
- —Subscription costs for advanced features
Real-time collaborative editingInteractive prototyping and animationsDesign systems and component librariesDeveloper handoff with code inspectionMulti-file version historyPlugins and integrations ecosystem
Photoshop (with Generative Fill)
- ✓Saves significant editing time on complex tasks
- ✓Produces natural-looking results with minimal effort
- ✓Familiar interface for existing Photoshop users
- —Requires Adobe subscription (additional cost)
- —AI results can be unpredictable and need refinement
- —Steep learning curve for non-professional users
Generative Fill for intelligent content creationAI-powered object removal and inpaintingSeamless image extension and resizingAdvanced selection and masking toolsIntegration with existing Photoshop workflowReal-time preview of AI-generated results
$12/mo · free tier
Try Figma ▸Verdict
Figma takes it — 9.1 to 9 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Figma the edge on 2 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Photoshop (with Generative Fill) is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.