pixso

Picking Pixso over Figma really boiled down to three non-negotiable things for our team: better enterprise-level security, more budget-friendly pricing, and smoother team collaboration that actually fits how we work. Let me break each down. They’re all practical wins we couldn’t ignore.First, enterprise data security was a make-or-break. As a SaaS team, we handle sensitive stuff. User flow drafts, internal feature specs, even client feedback that can’t leak. Pixso’s enterprise setup checks boxes Figma didn’t for us: things like granular access controls (we can lock specific design files to only the people who need them), local data storage options that align with our company’s privacy policies, and clearer audit trails (we can see exactly who edited what, when). With Figma, we found the security features felt more “add-on” than built-in, like we had to jump through extra hoops to get the same level of protection, which wasn’t worth the hassle for our compliance needs.Then there’s pricing straightforward and easier on the budget. Let’s be real: enterprise tools add up fast, and we didn’t want to overspend on design software when we have other tools to cover. Pixso’s enterprise plans gave us way more bang for our buck: we got all the core design features, plus the whiteboard and collaboration tools, for a lower per-user cost than Figma’s enterprise tier. And unlike Figma, there were no hidden fees. No extra charge for adding more team members mid-plan, no upsells for features we actually needed to use daily. It was a transparent cost that fit our budget without making us compromise on what we needed.Finally, team collaboration that’s truly for everyone, not just designers. Figma’s collaboration works, but it still feels like it’s built first for designers. Our non-design teammates (ops, product, even customer success) would hesitate to jump in because it felt “too technical.” Pixso fixes that: our product managers can drop comments directly on design elements without fumbling with tools, our ops team can edit small things (like updating copy on a UI mockup) without needing design training, and everything syncs instantly, no more “wait, did you see my comment?” messages. Plus, Pixso’s design files and whiteboard are connected. We can brainstorm in the whiteboard, then turn those ideas into designs in the same tool, instead of switching between Figma and a separate brainstorming app. That seamless flow cut down on our team’s back-and-forth by a ton.At the end of the day, Figma’s a great tool, but Pixso didn’t just check our boxes. It made the stuff that matters (security, cost, teamwork) feel effortless. For a SaaS team that needs to move fast without cutting corners, that’s the kind of tool we can rely on.