Gloria Gan

Pixso is so crucial for SaaS teams like us. Let me break it down. First off, I work in operations, and I use Pixso Whiteboard every single day to organize my work. Stuff like making mind maps and flowcharts. Those are my go-to features on there. Plus, I often sort out requirements and project updates on the whiteboard too, which makes collaborating with the team way easier.

Now, about Pixso’s design files. Full disclosure, I’m not a pro designer. But this tool makes working with the design team a breeze. Here’s how it goes: I jot down all the design needs, share the link with the designers. Once they finish the mockups, they send their design link back to me. If there’s anything to tweak, I can either leave a comment directly or even make small changes myself—like adjusting copy, y’know? No more hassle of sending files back and forth.

And honestly? When I hear people still dealing with design requests by exporting drafts, making edits, then exporting again… on loop? I can’t even stand that. It’s such a waste of time!

It would be nice if plugins and community resources could be updated more continuously!

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Of course, you can always check the historical version, because Pixso is used in real time in the cloud.

Yes, all files can be shared with different scopes, such as who can edit them, who can view them, it all depends on your ideas!

Our designers said something pretty clear. They think Pixso 2.0 is basically on par with Figma now. Y’know, vector tools and path text are standard features here already, and they’re super easy to use. No fancy skills needed or anything.