Software Comparison
Fabrik vs Figma for Evacuation Plans
Figma is the industry-standard tool for interface and UX design, loved for real-time collaboration and a clean vector editor. Some teams use it for evacuation plans as well — but is Figma the right tool for fire safety compliance? A direct comparison.
Figma's vector editor, real-time collaboration, and component system make it attractive for all kinds of visual work, including occasional evacuation plans. Design teams in particular reach for Figma because it's already their daily tool. For evacuation plans specifically, Figma has the same fundamental limitation as every general-purpose design tool: no ISO 7010-compliant symbol library, no occupancy-specific templates, and no compliance-focused workflow. Figma produces beautiful output, but beautiful is not the same as compliant.
Recommended for evacuation plans
Fabrik
Purpose-built evacuation plan software
- Purpose-built for fire evacuation plans
- 250+ safety symbols pre-loaded (ISO 7010 E, F, M)
- Safety-instruction templates by occupancy type (French ERP rules)
- Automatic check before export (exits, distances, door widths)
- Customer support with fire safety expertise
- Version history with restore
Alternative
Figma
Collaborative interface design tool
Strengths
- Best-in-class real-time collaboration
- Powerful vector editor
- Free tier available with generous limits
- Component system for reusable elements
- Browser-based, fast, and modern UX
Limitations for evacuation plans
- No ISO 7010 symbol library
- No NFPA or OSHA templates
- Designed for UI/UX, not fire safety
- Customer support is not fire-safety-aware
- No scale preservation when importing floor plans
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Fabrik | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for evacuation plans | ||
| ISO 7010 symbol library | 250+ | User-built only |
| Occupancy-type instruction templates | French ERP types | |
| Import PDF/image floor plans | ||
| Drag-and-drop symbol placement | ||
| Automatic pre-export check | ||
| Team sharing with roles | ||
| Revision history for audits | ||
| Browser-based | ||
| HD PDF export | ||
| Multi-floor management | Via frames/pages | |
| Free tier | free editor | |
| UI/UX design (prototypes, screens) |
Full support Partial / with workarounds Not supported
Pricing
Fabrik
From €19.99 per building
Unlock a building for €19.99 (unlimited exports) or subscribe for €49.99/month (unlimited exports, unlimited buildings), 250+ safety symbols, instruction templates, automatic pre-export check. Free editor (on-screen preview).
Figma
Free or $15/user/month
Figma Free (3 projects) or Professional ($15/user/mo). Free tier is generous but Professional is typical for business use. Neither includes ISO 7010 symbols or evacuation-specific templates.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Fabrik if…
Choose Figma if…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can designers use Figma to create evacuation plans?
Figma has all the drawing tools needed to produce a beautiful-looking evacuation plan diagram. The catch is that "beautiful" is not the same as "compliant." Figma has no ISO 7010 symbol library, which is the international standard referenced by fire codes. A design produced in Figma will look great but may fail compliance review if the symbols do not match ISO 7010 specifications exactly. For the actual posted plan, purpose-built software is safer.
Are there ISO 7010 symbol libraries for Figma?
Some community-published Figma resources include subsets of ISO 7010 symbols, but none provide a complete, maintained, and verified library. Building your own Figma library of 200+ ISO 7010 symbols is a significant project, and keeping it current as the standard updates is ongoing work. Fabrik ships 250+ safety symbols, including the ISO 7010 evacuation, fire and mandatory families, maintained by the vendor.
Can I import my Figma design into Fabrik?
Yes. Export your Figma design as PDF or PNG, then import that into Fabrik as a floor plan backdrop. You can then overlay proper ISO 7010 symbols on top of your Figma-produced layout. This approach is useful when a design team has produced a polished layout and just needs the compliance layer added.
Is Figma better for design teams and Fabrik better for safety teams?
Broadly, yes. Figma is optimized for design workflows (variants, auto-layout, design systems, prototyping) and is the wrong tool for a safety officer focused on compliance. Fabrik is optimized for safety workflows (ISO 7010 symbols, instruction templates, pre-export check, version history) and is the wrong tool for a UI designer. For organizations with both teams, they usually have both tools — Figma for design work, Fabrik for the actual posted evacuation plan.
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