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Backlight

by Backlight · Colombes, France

Design system tool for front-end teams to build, document and ship UI components.

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Starting price
Paid plans
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
3.9
transparency & India fit

What is Backlight?

Backlight is design tools from Backlight, based in Colombes, France. Design system tool for front-end teams to build, document and ship UI components.

Design tools range from template-driven products a marketing executive can use unaided to professional interface design suites. Be honest about who will actually be using it day to day — buying a professional tool for a non-designer is the most common expensive mistake in this category.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +Free trial available
  • +Prices published openly on the official pricing page

What to watch out for

  • −No free plan on the official pricing page
  • −Prices listed in USD, not Indian rupees

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

Backlight at a glance

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Backlight features

As listed on Backlight's official website.

  • Code
  • Stories
  • Collaboration
  • Visual PR
  • Design integration
  • Design tokens
  • Documentation
  • Releases

Backlight pricing

Entry price

Paid plans

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Backlight charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on backlight.dev.

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Specifications

Category
Design tools
Vendor
Backlight
Headquarters
Colombes, France
Founded
Not published
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Paid plans
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Backlight — frequently asked questions

Where is the Backlight login page?+

Backlight's login is at https://studio.backlight.dev, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for Backlight?+

New accounts are created at https://backlight.dev/get-started on Backlight's official site.

How much does Backlight cost?+

Backlight publishes its plans at https://backlight.dev/pricing. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does Backlight have a free trial?+

Yes. Backlight's official site offers a free trial.

What is Backlight?+

Backlight is design tools by Backlight. Design system tool for front-end teams to build, document and ship UI components.

How much does Backlight cost?+

Backlight is a paid product. Check Backlight's official pricing page for current plans, or request a quote through App Advisor.

Does Backlight offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Backlight. Confirm the current trial terms on Backlight's official site.

Is Backlight made in India?+

No. Backlight is developed by Backlight in Colombes, France.

Who is Backlight best suited for?+

Backlight suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for design tools.

What are the best alternatives to Backlight?+

Popular alternatives in design tools include Inkscape, GIMP, Krita. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Backlight deployed?+

Backlight is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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