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About Autoflow
Autoflow is a free Figma plugin with a paid upgrade ($39) published by David Zhao in 2019. It works in Figma Design and has 1,073,536 users and 13,568 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #1 in Flowcharts & User Flows on our lists.
In the developer's words
Automagically draw flow arrows in Figma! Illustrate user flows, diagrams, or graphics in a hand-drawn or minimalist style.
Autoflow is free up to 50 flows per file.
Features
- Intelligent obstacle detection
- Text annotations on path
- Custom path routing
- Auto-update on moving
- Offset start/end terminal spacing
- Multiple terminal styles
- Pause drawing mode so you can keep the plugin open while working
Get started instantly
- Free for up to 50 flows per file
- Use across an unlimited number of files
No subscription fees
Get individual lifetime access to Autoflow for a one-time fee of $49 $29 (limited time offer).
This gives...
- Unlimited flows per file
- All future updates
- Support from the developer
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FAQ
I’m an existing user from before the paid version. What happens to my flows?
Existing flows drawn before the release of the paid version will not count toward the limit. Users of these files will receive 50 free flows on top of existing flows per file.
Do flows that I draw and delete count toward my free flow limit?
Deleted flows won’t count toward the limit. Only flows present on the canvas are counted.
Do you offer business or organization pricing?
Bulk pricing is currently not supported by the Figma plugins marketplace.
Where can I submit feedback or a feature request?
Please DM @davidtzhao on Twitter or email autoflowplugin@gmail.com for inquiries, support, and all else!
What's new
Version 43 · released Mar 21, 2025
The developer didn't publish release notes for this version.
Permissions and privacy
Network access
This plugin's manifest doesn't declare its network access, which is common for older plugins. Figma shows a warning on the Community page for plugins like this.
Extra permissions
- Reads your Figma name and avatar
- Can offer paid features through Figma's checkout
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where Autoflow ranks
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Autoflow FAQ
What does Autoflow do?
Automagically draw flow arrows! Create user flows and diagrams in a hand-drawn or minimalist style. It's a Figma plugin by David Zhao that runs in Figma Design.
Is Autoflow free?
Partly. Autoflow is free to install and use, and a paid upgrade on the Figma Community ($39 one-time) unlocks the rest.
How do I install Autoflow?
Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.
What are the best alternatives to Autoflow?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Arrow Connector, Flowkit and Draw Connector. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for flowcharts & user flows.
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