Google Stitch

Google Stitch is an AI UI design tool from Google Labs that turns text prompts and reference images into mobile and web interface designs plus front-end code for developers, designers and founders. Google introduced it at I/O in May 2025 as an experiment built on Gemini, with the stated aim of shortening the gap between a design idea and working code. Its pull is simple: it is free, it is from Google, and it hands results to Figma or a code editor in one step.

What is Google Stitch used for?

Stitch is mostly used for the first draft of an interface. People reach for it when they want to see several layout directions quickly, or when a developer needs a decent-looking screen without waiting for a designer.

• Generating app or website screens from a plain English description that includes colors, layout and user experience details
• Uploading a whiteboard sketch, rough wireframe or screenshot and getting a cleaned-up digital interface back
• Producing several variants of the same screen to compare layouts, components and styles
• Refining a design through chat and theme selectors instead of manual editing
• Pasting the result into Figma as editable frames for a design team to polish
• Exporting front-end code so the interface can be wired into a real project

Who Google Stitch is best for

Stitch suits front-end developers and indie hackers who need presentable UI fast, product designers who want quick explorations before committing in Figma, and founders building an MVP on a tight budget. Teams that need strict adherence to an existing design system, or that generate many screens every day, may find the free quotas and generic output limiting.

Google Stitch pricing

As of October 2026, Google Stitch is free to use through Google Labs and has no paid plan. Usage is capped by generation limits that Google sets and has changed over time, so check the limits shown in the app when you sign in with a Google account. Because it is an experiment, Google has not published long-term pricing or an enterprise tier.

Limitations to keep in mind

• It is a Labs experiment, so availability, models and quotas can change without warning
• Generated designs tend toward familiar patterns and need manual work to feel on brand
• There is no enterprise plan, admin controls or published service commitments
• Exported code is a starting point and will need cleanup before production

Google Stitch vs alternatives

v0 by Vercel and Lovable go further toward a working application, with hosting and full React projects, so they are better when the end goal is a deployed product. Bolt.new is similar, with a full development environment in the browser. Framer AI is the better pick for a published marketing site with a visual editor. Google Stitch wins when you want free, fast interface exploration and a clean path into Figma, especially when design quality matters more than backend logic.

Tips for getting started with Google Stitch

Be specific in the first prompt: name the platform (mobile or web), the screen, the audience and a color direction. Upload a reference screenshot when you have one, since image input usually gets closer to what you want than words alone. Generate a few variants before refining, then use the chat to adjust one thing at a time. When the layout is close, paste it into Figma for detailed polish instead of fighting the generator for pixel-level changes.

Google Stitch FAQ

Is Google Stitch free?

Yes, Google Stitch is free as a Google Labs experiment, with monthly generation limits instead of paid plans.

What is Google Stitch used for?

Google Stitch is used to generate mobile and web UI designs from text prompts or images, then move them into Figma or export front-end code.

Can Google Stitch export to Figma?

Yes, Stitch has a paste to Figma option that brings generated designs into Figma as editable frames for further refinement.

Google Stitch vs v0 by Vercel: which is better?

Google Stitch is better for free UI exploration and Figma handoff, while v0 by Vercel is better when you want a working React app you can deploy.