The Problem
Why teams leave Figma
Per-editor pricing restricts who can contribute to designs
Organization ($45/editor) and Enterprise ($75/editor) are steep
Dev Mode costs extra for developers
AI features are additional per-user charges
FigJam is a separate per-user cost
File performance degrades with complex designs
What We Build Instead
Your custom design & creative tool
Design system management and component library
Design-to-code pipeline with your frameworks
Internal design review and approval workflows
Asset management and brand guidelines portal
Design token management synced with code
Unlimited editors on your platform
The Math
Figma vs. custom build
Based on 20 seats at $45/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Figma
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 20 seats
-$25,985
-73% less than Figma
Pricing Breakdown
Figma tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Figma's tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | $15/mo | $12/mo | Unlimited files, Unlimited viewers, Dev mode (limited), Team libraries |
| Organization | $45/mo | $45/mo | Unlimited Dev mode, Branching & merging, Design system analytics, SSO |
| Enterprise | $75/mo | $75/mo | Advanced admin, Rest API, Dedicated support, Network access controls |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $30,000–$55,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Figma to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Figma in 8-14 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1-2 weeksAudit design files, component libraries, and design-to-development workflows
Architecture & Design
2 weeksDesign component library and design-to-code pipeline architecture
Core Development
4-8 weeksBuild design system manager, component library, and code generation pipeline
Data Migration & Testing
1-2 weeksMigrate design tokens, component specs, and validate code output
Deployment & Training
1-2 weeksLaunch platform and train design and engineering teams
Total build time
8-14 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Figma features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Figma | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component Library Management | |||
| Design Token Management | |||
| Design-to-Code Pipeline | Custom pipeline for your specific frameworks | ||
| Version Control | |||
| Collaboration & Comments | |||
| Design System Analytics | |||
| Asset Management | |||
| Prototyping | Use dedicated prototyping tools for interactive design | ||
| Real-time Canvas Editing | Focus on design system management, not canvas editing | ||
| Unlimited Editors | No editor vs viewer pricing distinction |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Figma offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Figma to ownership in 8-14 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Figma usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom design & creative tool with only the features you need. 8-14 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Figma, and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.
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