Anima
Design-aware AI agent generating production-ready websites and apps from Figma, URLs, or prompts. Powers Bolt.new and Replit.
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What is Anima?
Anima is an AI-powered design-to-code platform that transforms Figma designs, text prompts, images, or live website URLs into functional, production-ready code. It serves as a vibe coding platform specifically built for designers who don't code, developers who don't design, and founders who need to ship quickly. The same design engine behind Bolt.new and Replit is now available through Anima, enabling users to build websites and apps from designs, ideas, or by cloning existing sites.
Key features include Figma to Code conversion, AI Playground for chat-based building, Clone Website for generating frontend code from any live URL, real-time iteration through prompts, built-in Playground Database that automatically sets up data storage without SQL configuration, and one-click publishing to deploy websites and web apps instantly. Anima also offers an API and SDK for automating code generation from Figma designs, website clones, or prompts, making it ideal for AI agents and coding platforms.
Anima generates clean, editable code supporting multiple frameworks (React, HTML, Vue) and styling options (Tailwind CSS, styled-components, CSS Modules, plain CSS), plus UI libraries like Material UI, Shadcn, and Radix. The platform supports responsive design with breakpoints, Auto Layout from Figma, and flexible constraints. It has 1.4M+ Figma plugin installs and is trusted by 1.8 million users.
The platform is ideal for UX designers, product designers, frontend developers, startup founders, solopreneurs, and teams looking to bridge the gap between design and development. Anima integrates fluidly with Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD through plugins, enabling collaborative workflows with comments, live preview links, and in-browser code editing.
Anima pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Anima offers flexible pricing plans: Free plan includes 5 chat messages per day in AI Playground, 5 Figma design imports or website clones, and 5 code generations in Figma plugin. Pro plan unlocks full flows, multi-screen support, publishing, and export options with 5000 code exports/month and unlimited Figma inspects (saves up to 60%). Business plan is built for collaborative teams scaling development. Enterprise plan starts at $500/month paid annually and includes SSO, MFA, enterprise-grade SLAs, and enhanced security for compliance. API packages are usage-based depending on tokens per month, designed for AI agents and automated workflows. Plans billed monthly or annually. Payment options include credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and for Enterprise - wire transfer or invoice. Can change or cancel plan anytime from settings.
Anima pros
- Converts Figma designs to production-ready React, HTML, and Vue code
- Generates code with Tailwind CSS, styled-components, and CSS Modules
- Supports Material UI, Shadcn, Radix, and other UI libraries
- Clone Website feature extracts frontend code from any live URL
- Built-in Playground Database requires no SQL or backend configuration
- One-click publishing deploys websites and apps instantly
- Real-time iteration through AI chat prompts fine-tunes every detail
- 1.4 million+ Figma plugin installs with fluid workflow integration
- Responsive design support with breakpoints and Auto Layout from Figma
- API and SDK automate code generation for AI agents and coding platforms
- Component Preview allows exporting code for specific screens or components
- No sign-up required to try Anima Playground for code preview
- Collaborative features include comments and live preview links via URL
- Works with Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD through plugins
- Enterprise plan offers SSO, MFA, and enterprise-grade SLAs for compliance
- Multiple payment options: credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, wire transfer
- Can upgrade or cancel anytime with access until billing cycle ends
Anima cons
- Free plan limited to 5 chat messages per day in AI Playground
- Free plan only includes 5 Figma imports or website clones per day
- Free plan restricts to 5 code generations in Figma plugin
- Not a design tool - requires Figma or other design software first
- Enterprise plan starts at $500/month paid annually (expensive for small teams)
- Limited code inspect and code copy credits on free tier for previewing
- API pricing depends on tokens used per month (variable costs)
- Primarily focused on frontend code, not full backend application logic
Frequently asked questions about Anima
Is Anima a design tool or an AI tool?
Anima is not a design tool—it's a design-to-code platform powered by AI. It works alongside Figma, converting designs into clean, editable code. You can also use Clone Website to paste any live website URL and instantly get the frontend code behind it, which is perfect for refactoring, learning, or remixing real products.
How can I see the code Anima generates?
You have three flexible options: Anima Playground lets you paste a Figma link or website URL and see the code instantly in an interactive online editor. Component Preview in the Figma plugin allows you to inspect and export code for specific screens or components using 'Open in Playground.' All outputs are readable, modular, and ready to use in production or iterate further.
What types of code does Anima generate?
Anima supports multiple frameworks and styling options: Frameworks include React, HTML, and Vue. Styling options include Tailwind CSS, styled-components, CSS Modules, or plain CSS. UI libraries supported are Material UI (MUI), Shadcn, Radix, and more. The result is front-end code that's clean, flexible, and ready to use or remix.
Can I try Anima's code output before I pay?
Yes! You can explore and test code on the free plan. Anima offers limited code inspect and code copy credits so you can preview the quality. You can also try Anima Playground for free to paste a Figma link or website URL and instantly explore the output—no sign-up required.
Do I need Figma to use Anima?
Not at all. You have two main paths: From Figma, use the Anima plugin to turn designs into responsive code. From Web, use Clone Website to paste any public URL and get editable code instantly. This makes Anima accessible even if you don't have Figma.
What is Clone Website?
Clone Website is a feature that lets you paste any live website URL into Anima and instantly generate clean, editable frontend code. It's perfect for prototyping based on real products, refactoring legacy pages, remixing layouts and flows, migrating to a modern stack, and studying structure and component logic.
How do I collaborate with my team?
Anima simplifies teamwork across design and development: Anima Playground lets you share a Figma link or website URL so your team can view, test, and edit real code in-browser. You can leave feedback directly on components, layouts, or screens. Live preview links allow you to share interactive prototypes with just a URL—no design tools or signup required.
Can Anima help make my design responsive?
Yes. Anima supports breakpoints, Auto Layout support from Figma, and flexible constraints for resizing across devices. You can preview and adjust responsiveness live in Anima Playground, ensuring your designs work well on all screen sizes.
What's the difference between Anima and Frontier?
Anima turns Figma designs and live websites into clean, editable frontend code. Frontier by Anima is a coding copilot inside VSCode, powered by AI. It helps developers generate React components from prompts, synced Figma files, or their own codebase. They serve different use cases: Anima for design-to-code conversion, Frontier for AI-assisted coding in VSCode.
What is Anima Playground?
Anima Playground is your instant workspace for visual, on-brand vibe coding. You can paste a Figma link or a website URL, preview responsive code instantly, vibe code with real layouts, components, and styling, edit HTML, CSS, and React in-browser, and share with teammates or developers. It's the fastest way to test Anima, hand off faster, and vibe code with full visual context.