Figma Editors Should Pay by the Second Instead of by the Month = 0.0000058dollars/second
A fairer way for Figma to charge editors would be based on how much they actually use the platform, rather than a flat $15 monthly fee. Prorating costs by the second would mean casual editors only pay for the time they actively spend, making it more reasonable—especially for quick tasks like copying a design between team files. No one should have to pay a full month's fee for a one-off edit or scramble to remove editor rights to avoid unnecessary charges.
A pay-by-the-second model would also make it easier for organisations to add more editors without worrying about the cost. Teams could collaborate more freely without micromanaging permissions, giving occasional contributors easy access without breaking the budget. This flexible system would encourage teams to use Figma more widely, integrate it into more workflows, and get clearer value for their spending. In the end, it’s a simple idea: pay for what you use, nothing more, nothing less.
Just an idea.
