Comparison
Canopy vs Figma
Figma is excellent for interface design, Dev Mode handoff, and FigJam collaboration. Canopy is built for software architecture maps - repo import, operational metadata, spend tracking, and AI-agent exports.
| Capability | Canopy | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub repo import | ||
| Guided structured input | ||
| Operational metadata (owner, SLA, status) | ||
| Spend tracking & billing models | ||
| Public share links | ||
| Private share links | Coming soon | |
| canopy.json import/export | ||
| CLAUDE.md / AGENTS.md export | ||
| Figma / Notion export | Figma only | |
| MCP server for agents | ||
| AI map/diagram generation | Coming soon | Partial |
| Reusable templates/assets | Community files | |
| Freeform whiteboard | ||
| Live co-editing |
Choose Canopy if…
- You want a structured architecture map, not a product design file
- You need GitHub repo import and architecture-specific metadata
- You track spend and billing models alongside services
- You export architecture context to coding agents
Choose Figma if…
- You're designing UI, prototypes, or design systems
- You need Dev Mode for designer-to-developer handoff
- You want FigJam for workshops, brainstorms, and whiteboarding
- Real-time visual collaboration is the main job
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