Affinity vs Figma for nonprofits

Choose Affinity if…

Charities with a designer who wants professional tools without an Adobe subscription

Not ideal for: Staff who want quick templates for social posts (Canva is easier)

Choose Figma if…

Teams designing or redesigning a website or app

Not ideal for: Non-designers who just need posters and social posts

	Affinity	Figma
Our rating	●●●●○	●●●●○
Price	Free	Free plan · paid from US$16/month (Professional full seat)
Nonprofit offer	None found	None found
Type	Free tool	Specialist
Suits	Volunteer-run, Small, Medium	Small, Medium, Large
Available in	🌍 Anywhere	🌍 Anywhere
Strengths	Free with no feature limits stated by Canva Handles print layouts and vector work Works offline once activated	Generous free plan Excellent for website and product design Free comment access for non-designers
Watch out for	Steeper learning curve than Canva AI tools need a paid Canva plan No browser or Chromebook version	No published nonprofit discount Harder to learn than Canva Not built for print or social posts
Key features	Vector illustration Photo editing Page layout for print and PDF	Real-time collaborative design Reusable components and design systems Prototyping

Our ratings: Affinity: Professional design software now free, a strong Adobe alternative. Figma: The leading collaborative design tool, mainly for web and app work.

General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer

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