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DesignLayer compared with Kite
DetailDesignLayer logo DesignLayerKite logo Kite
What it doesMotion React components and launch videos in one place Design canvas where AI agents and humans work together
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0, browse and preview unlimited components, copy 3 times per day, watch and submit videos free, 1 video prompt copy per day. Plus: $9/month USD, unlimited component copies on site and over MCP, unlimited video prompt copies, connect Cursor and Claude Code via MCP, monthly auto-renew. Free: unlimited editors and viewers, 1 workspace with 3 files, 200 agent actions a day. Pro: $20 per editor per month (billed monthly) or $16 per editor per month (billed yearly), includes unlimited files and workspaces, unlimited agent actions, version history. Team: $35 per editor per month (bille
Key features
  • 73 motion components
  • Launch video library and submission
  • Cursor and Claude integration
  • MCP agent handoff
  • React, TypeScript and Tailwind CSS built
  • Free browsing and previewing
  • Copyable TSX code
  • Unlimited copies on Plus
  • Real HTML and CSS designs that agents can edit directly
  • Auto layout, components with variants, and variables with modes
  • Figma import and export capability
  • Design system integration with skills and guardrails
  • Comment-based task assignment for agents
  • MCP server with 59 tools for reading, drawing and editing
  • Real-time live collaboration with team and agents
  • Version history and restore functionality
  • Copy frames as HTML, React or Tailwind code
  • Mac app with local MCP server for offline agent work
What makes it different
  • Launch screens and videos in one place for service makers
  • Copy code directly to Cursor or Claude without leaving the browser
  • MCP integration for seamless agent workflow
  • Free daily usage with no card required to browse
  • Use copied code in unlimited personal and commercial projects
  • Agents work in real HTML and CSS, not converted designs
  • No separate AI credits to pay for agent usage
  • Design system enforcement so agents follow brand guidelines automatically
  • Works with any MCP client including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)31
Citation Flow (Majestic)2721
Referring domains (Majestic)154

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