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Figma

Browser-based design tool whose moat is a custom C++ rendering/document engine shipped to the browser via WebAssembly. Metadata in sharded PostgreSQL on AWS; multiplayer via bespoke real-time sync servers.

Foundation proximity: Direct API

Foundational models & how they consume them

PrimaryGPT-4-class· OpenAI API · Direct API

Cloud & datastore

AWSPostgreSQLDynamoDB

Compliance

SOC 2GDPR

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FAQ

Does Figma use a foundational AI model?
Figma uses GPT-4-class (Direct API).
What cloud does Figma run on?
Figma runs on AWS.
What database does Figma use?
Figma uses PostgreSQL, DynamoDB.
How close does Figma run to the foundational model?
Figma is Direct API — close to the metal, so cheaper tokens and more control over outputs.

Sources

figma.com ↗

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