Looking for a Figma AI alternative for mobile app mockups?

Looking for a Figma AI alternative that's purpose-built for mobile app design? Figma is the industry standard for collaborative design, and its AI features like Figma Make are genuinely impressive. But if your focus is specifically on creating mobile app mockups quickly, you might find that a specialized tool serves you better.

We built Sleek to solve a specific problem: helping founders, developers, and designers create professional mobile app mockups in minutes. Let's compare approaches so you can choose what fits your workflow.

Figma AI vs Sleek: Quick Comparison

Before diving deeper, here's how both approaches compare for mobile app design specifically:

What is Figma AI?

Figma is the industry-leading collaborative design platform, used by millions of designers and product teams worldwide. Figma has been integrating AI features across its platform, with the flagship being Figma Make.

Key Figma AI features include:

• Figma Make for prompt-to-design generation with functional prototypes
• AI image generation and editing with multiple model options
• First Draft for creating initial design concepts
• AI search and layer renaming for workflow optimization
• Credit-based pricing with 500-4,250 monthly credits depending on plan

Figma Make is particularly impressive. It creates functional prototypes from prompts, and the outputs work directly within Figma's powerful design environment. For teams already invested in Figma, the integration is seamless.

What is UX Pilot?

UX Pilot is a popular Figma plugin that adds specialized AI UI generation capabilities. With over 239,000 users and 3,000 installs, it's become a go-to choice for designers who want AI wireframe and UI generation inside Figma.

UX Pilot features include:

• Text-to-UI generation for wireframes and high-fidelity screens
• Chat-based refinement to iterate on generated designs
• Figma-native output that works with your existing design system
• Code export including HTML/CSS for developer handoff
• Component library support on higher-tier plans

Together, Figma AI and UX Pilot create a powerful combination. But power comes with complexity, and complexity has costs.

Why Consider an Alternative to Figma AI?

Figma is excellent. We're not here to knock an industry leader. But there are legitimate reasons to consider alternatives for specific use cases:

Complexity for simple tasks. Figma is a professional design tool with a learning curve. If you just need mobile mockups, mastering Figma's full feature set is like buying a semi-truck when you need to move a sofa.

Credit consumption adds up. Figma Make's credit usage varies by complexity. Simple font changes can cost 30+ credits. Generating an app from scratch can consume 100+ credits per request. At $0.03 per credit for pay-as-you-go, active AI usage gets expensive fast.

General-purpose vs specialized. Figma handles web design, mobile apps, presentations, design systems, and more. That breadth means it's optimized for everything, specialized for nothing. Mobile-first tools understand mobile patterns more deeply.

Seat-based pricing for solo work. Figma's per-seat model makes sense for teams but less so for individual founders or developers who just need quick mockups. You're paying for collaboration features you might not use.

Plugin dependency. While UX Pilot is powerful, relying on third-party plugins adds another layer of subscription management, potential compatibility issues, and learning curve.

Why Choose Sleek for Mobile App Mockups

We built Sleek for people who need professional mobile app mockups without becoming professional designers first.

Mobile-First AI Quality

Sleek focuses exclusively on mobile apps. Every aspect of our AI understands mobile UI patterns, visual hierarchy, spacing conventions, and the elements that make mobile apps look professional. Unlike general tools, we don't try to do everything. We perfect one thing.

This specialization shows in the output quality. When you're preparing investor presentations or showing mockups to stakeholders, the difference between generic AI output and mobile-specialized AI output is immediately visible.

Faster Time to First Mockup

Sleek requires no design experience and no learning curve. Describe your app idea, and you'll have professional mockups in minutes. There's no need to understand layers, frames, auto-layout, or design system principles first.

For non-technical founders, this is transformative. You can validate app ideas visually without hiring designers or spending weeks learning tools.

Predictable, Accessible Pricing

Our pricing is straightforward: free plan to get started, then $23-40/month for paid plans with 7,000-30,000 AI credits included. No per-seat costs for individual users. No complex credit calculations based on action complexity.

You know what you'll pay each month. No surprises when the AI usage invoice arrives.

Professional Export Options

Every Sleek plan includes Figma export with native, fully editable layers. Just click the Figma button, paste into any Figma file, and your design appears as actual Figma layers you can continue editing. No plugin required.

Code exports work in HTML or React with Tailwind CSS. Developers can start building immediately without manually recreating designs.

Figma AI vs Sleek: Detailed Comparison

Here's a deeper look at specific capabilities for mobile app design workflows:

When Figma AI is the Better Choice

Figma AI and UX Pilot excel in scenarios where Sleek isn't the right fit. We believe in recommending the right tool, even when it's not ours.

Choose Figma AI when:

• You already live in Figma. If your team designs, prototypes, and hands off in Figma daily, adding AI features to your existing workflow makes perfect sense.

• You need design systems. Figma's design system capabilities are unmatched. Components, variants, tokens, and libraries work beautifully with AI-assisted iteration.

• Complex projects require full design control. Some apps need pixel-perfect customization, advanced prototyping, or complex interaction design that only a full design tool can deliver.

• Team collaboration is primary. Figma's real-time collaboration is the industry standard. Multiple designers, developers, and stakeholders working simultaneously is seamless.

• You're designing for web and mobile. If you need responsive web design alongside mobile apps, Figma handles both in one tool.

For established design teams working on complex products, Figma AI is genuinely excellent. The AI features enhance an already powerful platform.

When Sleek is the Better Choice

Sleek shines in different scenarios:

• Mobile apps are your only focus. We specialize so you get better mobile-specific results.

• Speed matters more than full control. When you need mockups in minutes, not hours, Sleek delivers.

• You don't have design experience. No learning curve means anyone can create professional mockups.

• You're in early-stage validation. Testing app concepts with users or investors doesn't require full design fidelity.

• Budget is fixed and predictable. Monthly pricing with included credits beats variable per-use costs.

• You work solo or in a small team. Per-seat pricing doesn't make sense when you're the only one designing.

If you're a founder validating an MVP, a developer who needs visual prototypes, or anyone who wants mobile mockups without becoming a designer first, Sleek is purpose-built for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Figma AI free?

Figma offers a free tier that includes AI credits (500 credits per month on Starter plans). However, AI credit limits will be enforced starting March 2026, and pay-as-you-go billing costs $0.03 per credit. For serious AI usage, expect to pay for additional credits or upgraded plans.

How does UX Pilot work with Figma?

UX Pilot is a Figma plugin that runs inside the Figma editor. You install it from the Figma Community, then access AI generation features directly in your design files. Generated designs appear as native Figma elements you can edit like any other design.

Can I export Sleek designs to Figma?

Yes, absolutely. Sleek exports to Figma as native, fully editable layers. Just click the Figma button, copy the result, and paste into any Figma file. Your design becomes actual Figma layers, not flattened images. This works on all plans, including free.

Which has better AI quality for mobile apps?

Both produce good results, but Sleek's AI is trained specifically for mobile app design. Figma AI and UX Pilot are general-purpose design tools that handle mobile alongside web and other formats. For mobile-only projects, specialized training typically produces better mobile-specific output.

What's the true cost of Figma AI for mobile mockups?

Figma pricing starts at $15/seat/month (Professional plan) or $45/seat/month (Organization). AI credits are included (3,000-4,250/month depending on plan), but credit usage varies by task complexity. Pay-as-you-go costs $0.03 per credit after you exceed your allocation. A single complex prompt in Figma Make can consume 100+ credits.

Do I need design experience to use Sleek?

No. Sleek is built specifically for people without design backgrounds. Describe your app idea in plain language, select preferences, and get professional mockups. The AI handles design decisions. You focus on your app concept.

Can Sleek replace Figma entirely?

Not for all use cases. Sleek excels at rapid mobile mockup creation but isn't designed to replace a full design platform. Many users create mockups in Sleek, then export to Figma for detailed refinement, prototyping, or team collaboration. The tools can complement each other.

Which is faster for creating mobile mockups?

Sleek is significantly faster for mobile mockups specifically. From opening the tool to having a professional mockup is measured in minutes. Figma offers more power and control, but that power requires more time to use effectively, especially for users new to design tools.

The Right Tool for the Right Job

Figma is an exceptional design platform, and its AI features are genuinely impressive. For design teams working on complex products, Figma AI and UX Pilot offer powerful capabilities within an industry-standard workflow.

But if your specific need is creating mobile app mockups quickly, without mastering a professional design tool first, specialized alternatives deliver better results faster. That's exactly why we built Sleek.

Try Sleek free and see the difference

Create your first mobile app mockup in minutes. No design skills required. No steep learning curve. Just professional results you can use to validate ideas, pitch investors, or guide development.

We built Sleek because mobile app design shouldn't require weeks of learning design software. For complex design system work and team collaboration, Figma remains the standard. For quick, professional mobile mockups, we think you'll find Sleek gets you there faster.