As of June 2023, Adobe ceased further investment in XD. It is no longer available as a single application but remains accessible to existing users via the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps subscription for maintenance support.
During its peak in 2020, Adobe XD was often compared to other industry giants: adobe-xd-cc-2020
: While Adobe XD offered a friendly interface for beginners, Figma was often cited as more intuitive for real-time collaboration and component architecture. Current Status and Alternatives As of June 2023, Adobe ceased further investment in XD
: A powerful feature for creating high-fidelity prototypes with smooth transitions, such as switching from audio to video calls. Current Status and Alternatives : A powerful feature
: Unlike Photoshop’s pixel-heavy environment, XD was built specifically for lightweight vector design , making it much faster for UI work.
: Automatically adjusting design elements for different screen sizes, which was a core advantage for web designers.
: Real-time co-editing and sharing links for stakeholder feedback were heavily promoted as part of the Creative Cloud ecosystem. Adobe XD vs. The Competition