Official Figma MCP compared with FigmaMCP
Figma’s official MCP server is first-party and has features FigmaMCP does not. FigmaMCP is a free local option for editing the file open on your Mac. FigmaMCP is not made by Figma. This comparison uses Figma’s docs as of November 9, 2026.
| Figma’s official server | FigmaMCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Figma | An independent developer |
| Runs | Remote hosted, or through the desktop app | On your Mac, through a plugin in the desktop app |
| Reads | Yes | Yes |
| Edits the canvas | Remote server only, in beta; needs a Full seat outside drafts | Yes, in the open file |
| Call limits | View or Collab seat: 20 a month. Pro Full or Dev: 200 a day, 10 a minute. Organization: 200 a day, 15 a minute. Enterprise: 600 a day, 20 a minute. Write tools are exempt | None from Figma’s MCP server; it does not call it |
| Platform | Many MCP clients | macOS with Claude Code or Codex |
| Dev Mode features | Yes | No |
| Price | Depends on your Figma plan; canvas writes are free in beta and planned to be usage-based | Free |
Sources: overview, rate limits, write to canvas. Checked November 9, 2026. These may change.
Which one to choose
- Official server: you need Figma’s supported route, Dev Mode features, or a client other than Claude Code and Codex.
- FigmaMCP: you use a Mac and want your agent to read and edit the open file, with no token and a read-only switch.
Download for Mac Version 0.1.10
See also local and remote servers and other alternatives.
Questions
Is FigmaMCP affiliated with Figma?
No. FigmaMCP is independent and is not endorsed by Figma, Inc.
Can I use both?
They are separate servers. Avoid having two tools edit the same file at once.
Does every Figma plan work with FigmaMCP?
FigmaMCP uses a development plugin in the desktop app. Whether your account can run one is up to Figma, and we have not tested every plan.
