Tool Comparison · 2026

html2design
vs Locofy

Both tools bridge HTML and Figma — but they travel in opposite directions. html2design brings code into Figma. Locofy takes Figma designs and outputs code. Here's the full breakdown.

Direct Answer

html2design and Locofy work in opposite directions. html2design converts HTML and CSS code into native, editable Figma layers (code → design). Locofy converts Figma design files into production-ready frontend code — React, Next.js, HTML/CSS — (design → code). If you want to import HTML into Figma, use html2design. If you want to export a Figma file to production code, use Locofy.

TL;DR — Pick Your Tool

Code → Figma

html2design

Import HTML.
Get editable layers.

Paste raw HTML/CSS into Figma. Produces native Figma frames, editable text, and accurate fills — not screenshots. Works with localhost, Storybook, email templates, and anything you can copy from DevTools.

  • ✓ No browser extension required
  • ✓ Works with localhost / dev server
  • ✓ Preserves Flexbox layout
  • ✓ $12/mo or $96/yr flat pricing
Install from Figma Community →

Locofy

Export Figma.
Get production code.

Takes Figma or Adobe XD design files and converts them into React, Next.js, Vue, HTML/CSS, or other frontend frameworks. Focused on the design-to-code handoff direction — not on HTML import.

  • ✗ Cannot import HTML into Figma
  • ✗ Cannot work with localhost HTML
  • ~ Free + paid tiers available

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Every row is based on publicly documented capabilities as of 2026.

Feature html2design Locofy
Workflow Direction
Primary direction Code → Figma Figma → Code
Import HTML/CSS into Figma ✓ ✗
Export Figma to React / Next.js ✗ ✓
Export Figma to HTML/CSS ✗ ✓
HTML Import Capabilities
Accepts pasted HTML/CSS ✓ ✗
Works with localhost / dev server ✓ ✗
Works with Storybook / component HTML ✓ ✗
Works behind authentication ✓ ✗
Figma Output Quality
Produces native Figma layers ✓ Not applicable
Flexbox layout preserved ✓ N/A
Editable text layers in Figma ✓ N/A
Setup & Platform
Native Figma plugin ✓ ✓
Adobe XD support ✗ ✓
Requires browser extension ✗ ✗
Pricing
Pricing model $12/mo · $96/yr Free + paid tiers
Unlimited imports/exports ✓ Limits on free tier

✓ = fully supported  |  ✗ = not supported  |  "N/A" = not applicable to this tool's purpose

Pros & Cons

An honest assessment of each tool's strengths and limitations.

html2design

Strengths

  • ✓ Only tool that accepts pasted HTML/CSS — no live URL required
  • ✓ Works with localhost, Storybook, email templates, unreleased components
  • ✓ Produces real editable Figma layers, not screenshots
  • ✓ Flexbox spatial relationships preserved from computed CSS
  • ✓ Transparent flat pricing, no per-seat complexity

Limitations

  • — Does not generate code from Figma designs
  • — CSS animations are not replicated as Figma interactions

Locofy

Strengths

  • ✓ Strong Figma-to-React and Figma-to-HTML/CSS code export
  • ✓ Supports multiple frameworks: React, Next.js, Vue, HTML/CSS
  • ✓ Adobe XD source support in addition to Figma
  • ✓ Free plan available

Limitations

  • — Cannot import HTML or CSS into Figma — wrong direction
  • — Requires a Figma design file as source, not raw HTML
  • — Free plan limits the number of components exported

When to use each tool

Choose based entirely on which direction your workflow runs.

Use html2design when…

  • You have HTML and CSS and need them in Figma as editable layers
  • You're migrating a legacy HTML codebase into Figma
  • You're working on a local dev server or Storybook
  • You need to import components behind authentication
  • You want Flexbox layout relationships preserved in Figma frames
  • You're doing a developer handoff audit

Use Locofy when…

  • You have a Figma design file and need production frontend code from it
  • Your team works design-first and needs React or Next.js output
  • You need Adobe XD design files converted to code
  • You're generating code for multiple frameworks from one design source

Can I use both tools together?

Yes, in a roundtrip workflow. Use html2design to bring existing HTML/CSS into Figma for design iteration. After design updates in Figma, use Locofy to generate updated production code. This gives you a full design-code-design loop.

Frequently asked questions

Does Locofy import HTML into Figma? ↓
No. Locofy is primarily a design-to-code tool that exports Figma or Adobe XD designs into React, Next.js, HTML/CSS, and other frontend frameworks. It does not convert HTML code into Figma layers. For importing HTML/CSS into Figma, html2design is the purpose-built solution.
What is the main difference between html2design and Locofy? ↓
Direction. html2design converts HTML and CSS code into native, editable Figma layers (code → design). Locofy converts Figma design files into production frontend code (design → code). They solve opposite problems and are not interchangeable.
Which tool should I use to migrate an existing HTML site into Figma? ↓
html2design. It accepts pasted HTML and CSS directly inside the Figma plugin and produces native Figma layers — editable text, fills, and correctly positioned frames. It works on localhost, behind authentication, and with any HTML source you can copy from browser DevTools. Locofy does not support this workflow at all.
Can html2design work with React component HTML? ↓
Yes. html2design works with the rendered HTML output of any component — React, Vue, Svelte, or plain HTML. Open your component in a browser, copy the rendered HTML from DevTools, and paste it into html2design inside Figma. The plugin reads the final rendered markup regardless of the source framework.
Is Locofy free? ↓
Locofy offers a free plan with limited component exports. Paid plans unlock more components, frameworks, and collaboration features. html2design charges $12/month or $96/year for unlimited HTML imports with full feature access.
Does html2design work with Adobe XD or Sketch source files? ↓
html2design is a Figma plugin and produces output inside Figma. It doesn't read design files from XD or Sketch. However, if you have HTML output from an XD or Sketch prototype, you can paste that HTML into html2design to get editable Figma layers. For a Sketch workflow, see the Sketch to Figma guide.

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