Google Stitch
An AI-native software design canvas from Google Labs that transforms natural language, sketches, and wireframes into high-fidelity UI designs and functional React applications.
What it is
Google Stitch is an AI-native software design canvas that generates mobile and web interface designs from text descriptions, voice commands, hand drawn sketches, wireframes, or screenshots. Originally launched at Google I/O 2025 as a rebrand of the acquired Galileo AI, Stitch received a major "vibe design" overhaul in March 2026 that transformed it from a simple design generation tool into a full creative platform. The March 2026 update introduced a redesigned infinite canvas, a design agent that reasons across your entire project, voice mode for conversational design, DESIGN.md for portable design systems, and the ability to export fully functional React applications (not just static HTML/CSS). Stitch is powered by Gemini models and operates on a daily credit system that resets at midnight UTC. It remains a free Google Labs experiment requiring only a Google account. The platform also provides an official MCP server, an open source SDK, and a Skills ecosystem (2.4k GitHub stars) for programmatic integration with coding tools like Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and Google Antigravity.
Who it is for
Designers and product teams who want to go from a rough idea, sketch, or voice description to a polished UI mockup in minutes instead of hours
Founders and non designers building app prototypes without needing Figma expertise or a design background, using natural conversation to shape their vision
Developers who want to generate functional React applications or Tailwind-ready HTML/CSS directly from designs without manual handoff
Teams exploring multiple design directions quickly by generating variations and having the design agent critique and refine them in parallel
Teams using Figma who want AI generated starting points with Auto Layout and editable layers already in place
Anyone who wants to maintain design consistency across projects using DESIGN.md portable design systems
Pros and cons
Pros
- +Completely free with daily credits and no paid tier required. One of the most generous free offerings among AI design tools.
- +The design agent and voice mode create a conversational design experience where you can brainstorm, get critiques, and iterate by speaking, not just typing prompts.
- +Now generates functional React applications, not just static mockups. This closes the gap with app builders like v0 and Bolt.new while retaining design tool strengths.
- +DESIGN.md provides a portable, agent-friendly format for design systems that works across Stitch projects and coding tools. Extract from any URL or define manually.
- +Figma export preserves Auto Layout and editable layers, so designs are immediately usable in a professional Figma workflow rather than flattened images.
- +The MCP server, SDK, and Skills ecosystem (2.4k stars) create a two-way bridge between design and code, where AI coding agents can read, edit, and generate design variants programmatically.
- +Image and wireframe input means you can sketch on paper, take a photo, and get a polished digital UI in minutes. No need to describe everything in words.
Cons
- −React app export is new and still maturing. The generated code provides a starting point for frontend developers but complex interactivity, backend logic, and database integration still need to be built manually.
- −Designs can look similar across projects, defaulting to a limited set of layout structures. You may need significant manual refinement or strong DESIGN.md rules to achieve a distinctive look.
- −No design system integration with existing component libraries or Google's own Material Design system. DESIGN.md helps with consistency but is not a full design system connector.
- −Beta/experimental status means Google could change, restructure, or discontinue Stitch at any time. The daily credit limits and long term pricing model may evolve as it matures beyond Google Labs.
- −Voice mode and the design agent are powerful but can be unpredictable. Complex multi-screen changes sometimes require multiple iterations to get right.
- −Generation can still take a couple of minutes for complex screens, which is slower than app builders like v0 or Bolt.new that produce results in seconds.
Pricing
- Daily credit allowance (resets at midnight UTC)
- AI-native infinite canvas
- Design agent with Agent Manager
- 2x higher usage limits in Gemini
- Stitch daily credits operate separately
- More Gemini 3.1 Pro and Deep Research access
- 4x higher usage limits in Gemini
- Stitch daily credits operate separately
- Expanded Gemini 3.1 Pro and Deep Research access
- 1,000 Google Flow credits per month
- Up to 20x more Gemini limits than Pro plan
- Stitch daily credits operate separately
- Highest limits on all Google AI features
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