What is Builder.io?
Builder.io is a visual AI development platform that turns Figma designs and prompts into code in your existing repo and design system. It started as a visual headless CMS and now offers two products: Code, an AI visual IDE that works on real codebases, and Content, an agentic CMS for pages and campaigns.
Builder.io's focus is collaboration on production code: designers, product managers and marketers edit the real app on a visual canvas wired to your components and design tokens, while every change goes through your Git workflow as a pull request. The Figma plugin converts designs into code that uses your components. Teams use it for prototyping, shipping UI changes without waiting for engineers, landing pages and A/B tests.
Main Features
- Generates code from prompts inside your existing repository.
- Converts Figma designs to code with your components.
- Edits production UI on a visual canvas tied to design tokens.
- Opens pull requests so changes follow your review process.
- Manages dynamic content with a visual headless CMS.
- Runs A/B tests, personalization and scheduled content.
- Connects to tools through MCP servers and a VS Code extension.
How to Get Started with Builder.io
- Sign up for a free account at builder.io.
- Connect your GitHub repository or start from a prompt.
- Import a Figma design with the plugin or describe a change.
- Review the visual result and send it as a pull request.
Builder.io Pricing
The Free plan includes 1 user, 60 agent credits per month and core tools such as the Figma plugin and VS Code extension. Pro costs $24 per user per month with 500 agent credits, and Team costs $40 per user per month for up to 20 users. Extra credits cost $25 per 500, and Enterprise is custom.
Who Should Use It?
- Product teams that want designers to ship UI changes.
- Front-end developers converting Figma designs to code.
- Marketing teams publishing landing pages without engineers.
- Companies with an established design system.
- Enterprises running A/B tests on product pages.
Builder.io Alternatives
- Figma Make: prompt-to-prototype inside Figma
- v0 by Vercel: fast React UI generation from prompts
- Lovable AI: better for building new full-stack apps
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Builder.io free?
Yes. Builder.io has a free plan for one user with 60 agent credits per month. Pro costs $24 per user per month.
Can Builder.io convert Figma to code?
Yes. The Builder.io Figma plugin turns designs into code that can use your own components.
Does Builder.io work with my existing codebase?
Yes. It connects to your Git repository and proposes changes as pull requests.
Builder.io vs v0: which is better?
Builder.io is better for editing an existing app with your design system. v0 is quicker for generating new UI from scratch.
