Adobe Firefly

Commercial-safe generative AI for images, video, and vectors within Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma AI

AI-powered design assistance natively embedded in the world's leading collaborative design platform

Adobe Firefly

Moderate

16/25

Figma AI

Moderate

15/25

Score Breakdown

DimensionAdobe FireflyFigma AI

Data Residency

Where is your data stored and processed?

Adobe Firefly: Adobe hosts data in US and EU data centres; enterprise customers can discuss regional preferences with Adobe sales

Figma AI: Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request

3/5

Adobe hosts data in US and EU data centres; enterprise customers can discuss regional preferences with Adobe sales

3/5

Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request

Legal Jurisdiction

Which laws govern the company and your data?

Adobe Firefly: Adobe Inc. is a US Delaware public company subject to CLOUD Act; DPAs available for GDPR compliance

Figma AI: Figma Inc. is a US public company (NYSE: FIG) incorporated in Delaware; DPAs available for GDPR; subject to US legal jurisdiction and CLOUD Act

2/5

Adobe Inc. is a US Delaware public company subject to CLOUD Act; DPAs available for GDPR compliance

2/5

Figma Inc. is a US public company (NYSE: FIG) incorporated in Delaware; DPAs available for GDPR; subject to US legal jurisdiction and CLOUD Act

Data Retention & Training

Is your data used for model training?

Adobe Firefly: Adobe explicitly commits not to train Firefly foundational models on customer content or generated outputs; IP indemnification available at enterprise tier

Figma AI: Customer design files are not used to train AI models; third-party AI providers are contractually prohibited from training on customer data

4/5

Adobe explicitly commits not to train Firefly foundational models on customer content or generated outputs; IP indemnification available at enterprise tier

4/5

Customer design files are not used to train AI models; third-party AI providers are contractually prohibited from training on customer data

Certifications

ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, etc.

Adobe Firefly: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certified; C2PA content provenance embedded in all outputs

Figma AI: SOC 2 Type II certified; HIPAA BAA available for Organisation and Enterprise plans; GDPR-compliant

4/5

SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certified; C2PA content provenance embedded in all outputs

3/5

SOC 2 Type II certified; HIPAA BAA available for Organisation and Enterprise plans; GDPR-compliant

Regulatory Fit

Suitability for regulated industries and professional services

Adobe Firefly: Commercially safe training, DPA, GDPR compliance, and enterprise controls make Firefly suitable for most regulated marketing and creative teams

Figma AI: HIPAA BAA and SSO make Figma usable in healthcare and regulated enterprise contexts; EU data residency option extends suitability for GDPR-sensitive organisations

3/5

Commercially safe training, DPA, GDPR compliance, and enterprise controls make Firefly suitable for most regulated marketing and creative teams

3/5

HIPAA BAA and SSO make Figma usable in healthcare and regulated enterprise contexts; EU data residency option extends suitability for GDPR-sensitive organisations

Total Score

16/25

15/25

Best For

Adobe Firefly

Best for organisations requiring broad certification coverage (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701); privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls.

Figma AI

Best for privacy-conscious teams who need strong data retention controls; teams on a tight budget.

Detailed Comparison

Adobe Firefly vs Figma AI: Trust & Compliance Comparison

Adobe Firefly (Adobe, US) scores 16/25 overall with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. Commercial-safe generative AI for images, video, and vectors within Adobe Creative Cloud. Figma AI (Figma, US) scores 15/25 with a Bronze (Moderate) trust badge. AI-powered design assistance natively embedded in the world's leading collaborative design platform.

Dimension-by-Dimension Breakdown

#### Data Residency

Both score equally at 3/5.

●Adobe Firefly (3/5): Adobe hosts data in US and EU data centres; enterprise customers can discuss regional preferences with Adobe sales

●Figma AI (3/5): Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request

#### Legal Jurisdiction

Both score equally at 2/5.

●Adobe Firefly (2/5): Adobe Inc. is a US Delaware public company subject to CLOUD Act; DPAs available for GDPR compliance

●Figma AI (2/5): Figma Inc. is a US public company (NYSE: FIG) incorporated in Delaware; DPAs available for GDPR; subject to US legal jurisdiction and CLOUD Act

#### Data Retention & Training

Both score equally at 4/5.

●Adobe Firefly (4/5): Adobe explicitly commits not to train Firefly foundational models on customer content or generated outputs; IP indemnification available at enterprise tier

●Figma AI (4/5): Customer design files are not used to train AI models; third-party AI providers are contractually prohibited from training on customer data

#### Certifications

Adobe Firefly leads with 4/5 vs 3/5.

●Adobe Firefly (4/5): SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certified; C2PA content provenance embedded in all outputs

●Figma AI (3/5): SOC 2 Type II certified; HIPAA BAA available for Organisation and Enterprise plans; GDPR-compliant

#### Regulatory Fit

Both score equally at 3/5.

●Adobe Firefly (3/5): Commercially safe training, DPA, GDPR compliance, and enterprise controls make Firefly suitable for most regulated marketing and creative teams

●Figma AI (3/5): HIPAA BAA and SSO make Figma usable in healthcare and regulated enterprise contexts; EU data residency option extends suitability for GDPR-sensitive organisations

Certifications at a Glance

Certification	Adobe Firefly	Figma AI
ISO 27001	Yes	No
ISO 27701	Yes	No
SOC 2 Type II	Yes	Yes

Overall Verdict

Adobe Firefly and Figma AI are closely matched on trust and compliance, with scores of 16/25 and 15/25 respectively. The right choice depends on your specific regulatory requirements and existing technology stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for EU compliance, Adobe Firefly or Figma AI?

Adobe Firefly has a TrustKit score of 16/25 while Figma AI scores 15/25. Adobe Firefly currently rates higher across data residency, legal jurisdiction, data retention, certifications, and regulatory fit.

How do Adobe Firefly and Figma AI compare on data residency?

Adobe Firefly scores 3/5 for data residency (Adobe hosts data in US and EU data centres; enterprise customers can discuss regional preferences with Adobe sales), while Figma AI scores 3/5 (Primarily hosted on AWS US; EU data residency options available for Enterprise customers upon request).

Are Adobe Firefly and Figma AI GDPR compliant?

Both tools are assessed across five compliance dimensions. Adobe Firefly has a regulatory fit score of 3/5 and Figma AI scores 3/5. Check the full comparison above for a detailed breakdown.

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