Figma Seat Types: Full, Dev and Collab Buying Guide
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A Figma plan and a Figma seat answer different questions. Select the team arrangement first, then match each person’s seat to the work that person needs to perform.
| Role | Starting question |
|---|---|
| Designer | Which design tools must this person edit in? |
| Developer | Which implementation and handoff features are needed? |
| Collaborator | Which review and collaboration actions are required? |
List work by role
Separate people creating designs, people implementing designs and people reviewing work. A job title alone does not establish the required access. Write down the actual product and capability each person needs before comparing seat labels.
Check current seat permissions
Figma’s pricing page describes Full, Dev and Collab options alongside plan details. Check the current scope for the exact product you use. Editing, developer handoff and review can have different access requirements; avoid assigning the most expensive seat to everyone by default.
Review upgrade and billing controls
Identify who can request or approve access changes and how a change affects billing. Check whether your selected plan has the controls your team needs. Keep organization administration and recovery details with the business.
Validate with a small workflow
Have a designer, developer and reviewer describe a real handoff and map the required actions to the plan comparison. Confirm the team, seat type, term and renewal arrangement in the quote. If a needed feature is unclear, resolve it before purchasing additional seats.
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