Galileo AI was the AI design tool that generated Figma-ready UI from text prompts. Then Google acquired it in May 2025 and rebranded it as Stitch. For product managers who relied on it — or are evaluating it now — here's an honest look at what you gain, what you lose, and whether Stitch is still the right AI design tool for your workflow.
Galileo AI (galileo.ai), founded in 2022, was the first AI tool that generated high-fidelity UI designs from text prompts with proper design-file structure — components, auto-layout, layers, and styling — that imported directly into Figma. For product managers who couldn't design but needed to communicate product ideas visually, it was a breakthrough: describe a dashboard, get a layered, editable Figma file in seconds.
Its core differentiator wasn't the generation quality (several tools can make pretty screens) — it was the output structure. Unlike flat-image generators, Galileo AI produced designs that designers could actually refine rather than start over from. That made it a bridge between PM ideation and designer execution, which is exactly why it earned a spot in our AI prototyping tools for product managers guide as a top design-file prototyping pick.
In May 2025, Google acquired Galileo AI and relaunched it as Google Stitch(stitch.withgoogle.com), a free Google Labs product powered by Gemini models. The March 2026 update added multi-screen generation, an AI-native infinite canvas, and interactive prototyping — features the original Galileo AI didn't have. But the acquisition also changed the product's identity: from a dedicated design tool to a Gemini capability showcase.
The original Galileo AI was a paid subscription. Stitch is free. For PMs who want AI-generated UI mockups without a design tool budget, this removes the cost barrier entirely. You can generate screens, iterate on layouts, and explore design directions at zero cost. The tradeoff is that Google Labs products have no SLA, no guaranteed roadmap, and could be sunset with little warning — so treat the free price as a bonus, not a commitment.
Stitch leverages Google's Gemini models, which means generation quality is on par with or better than the original Galileo AI. Multi-screen generation (added March 2026) lets you describe a full user flow and get connected screens on an infinite canvas — a meaningful improvement over Galileo AI's single-screen focus. For PMs who need to visualize multi-step B2B SaaS workflows, this is genuinely useful.
The original Galileo AI's killer feature was clean, Figma-compatible layered output. Stitch inherits some of this, but the export experience is still evolving as Google develops the product. Exports may require cleanup in Figma — component structure and auto-layout transfer, but fidelity isn't consistently at the original Galileo AI level. If Figma export is your primary need, Figma Make (Figma AI) is the more reliable choice because it generates designs inside Figma using your component library.
This is the biggest risk for PMs. Google Labs projects are experiments — Google has sunset numerous Labs products over the years. If you build your design workflow around Stitch and Google pulls the plug, you're back to square one. The original Galileo AI was a standalone company with a clear incentive to maintain its product; Stitch is a Gemini demo that Google may or may not invest in long-term. For ideation and exploration, this risk is acceptable. For a production design pipeline, it's a liability.
A side-by-side comparison of what changed in the Galileo AI → Stitch transition, from a product manager's perspective.
| Aspect | Galileo AI (before) | Google Stitch (now) | PM impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid subscription (tiered) | Free (Google Labs) | ↑ Gain |
| Generation quality | Strong — purpose-built for UI design | Gemini-powered — equal or better generation quality | ↑ Gain |
| Figma export fidelity | Core strength — clean layered output with components, auto-layout | Available but still maturing; exports may need cleanup | ↓ Loss |
| Multi-screen generation | Single-screen focus at launch | Multi-screen canvas (March 2026 update) — generates connected flows | ↑ Gain |
| Product stability / availability | Dedicated product with a clear roadmap | Google Labs experiment — could be sunset or changed | ↓ Loss |
| Design-specific focus | Built specifically for text-to-UI design workflows | Gemini showcase — design features compete with model demo priorities | ↓ Loss |
| Interactive prototyping | Static mockups (interactive features were limited) | Interactive prototyping on the AI-native canvas (March 2026) | ↑ Gain |
| Integration ecosystem | Standalone — limited integrations | Google ecosystem integration (potential for Google Workspace ties) | → Neutral |
Given the gains and losses, here's our practical recommendation for how product managers should fit Stitch into their workflow — and where to use alternatives instead.
Stitch's free price and Gemini-powered generation make it ideal for the ideation phase — generating multiple design directions from a PRD or feature description to show stakeholders what a feature could look like. The multi-screen canvas is perfect for “here's the 3-screen flow I'm envisioning” conversations. Because it's free, there's no barrier to trying multiple directions. Just don't treat the output as a final design — it's a communication tool, not a deliverable.
When you need AI-generated designs that use your actual component library and stay inside Figma, Figma Make is the more reliable choice. It generates designs using your design system's components, auto-layout, and styles — so the output is immediately usable by designers without an export-and-cleanup step. If your team already pays for Figma, Figma Make is included, making it the natural choice for design-system-aware work. See our Figma alternatives guide for the full landscape.
Stitch generates visually appealing screens but doesn't evaluate them from a UX perspective. UX Pilot adds AI-powered UX design reviews and predictive heatmap generation — so you get feedback on whether your generated design will actually be usable, not just whether it looks good. For PMs who care about usability (not just visual communication), UX Pilot is the stronger tool. See our guide to AI design tools for PMs 2026 for the stage-by-stage breakdown.
Stitch generates static designs. v0 (by Vercel) generates production-ready React + Tailwind components — runnable code you can click through, share as a live URL, and hand to engineering as a starting point. For PMs who need to test interactions (not just show static screens), v0 is the better tool. See our how to use v0 for prototyping guide and v0 alternatives comparison.
The biggest mistake PMs can make with Stitch is treating it as a committed product. It's free, it's powerful, and it could disappear. Use it for exploration and communication, but keep Figma (or an alternative) as your primary design tool and have a backup plan for AI generation (UX Pilot, Figma Make, or v0). If Google sunsets Stitch, you lose a useful tool — not your entire workflow.
If Stitch's Labs status is a dealbreaker — or if you need capabilities Stitch doesn't offer — here are the strongest alternatives we've evaluated. For the full comparison, see our AI prototyping tools for product managers guide and our AI design tools for PMs 2026 stage-by-stage guide. For free options, our free AI tools for product managers list covers free tiers of Stitch, UX Pilot, v0, and more.
The UX-research-driven alternative. UX Pilot generates UI from text prompts like Stitch, but adds AI-powered UX design reviews and predictive heatmap generation — so you get a usability lens, not just visual output. Best for PMs who want design informed by UX principles, not just pretty screens.
The Figma-native alternative. Generates designs using your actual component library directly inside Figma — no export step, no fidelity loss. Best for PMs already working in Figma who want AI generation that stays inside their design system. See our Figma alternatives guide for the broader landscape.
The code-first alternative. v0 generates production-ready React + Tailwind components from text prompts — not design files, but runnable code you can demo. Best for PMs who need a clickable prototype over a static mockup. See our v0 alternatives guide and how to use v0 for prototyping.
The wireframing alternative. Turns text or screenshots into wireframes and mockups without design skills. Less high-fidelity than Stitch but faster for early-stage ideation where you want quantity over polish. Best for PMs in the discovery phase.
Google Stitch is a net positive for product managers who want free, high-quality AI-generated UI designs for ideation and stakeholder communication. The Gemini-powered generation, multi-screen canvas, and interactive prototyping capabilities are genuine improvements over the original Galileo AI — and the free price removes the cost barrier entirely.
But it's not a product you should build a design pipeline around. The Labs status means uncertain availability, the Figma export is still maturing, and Google's priorities (showcasing Gemini) may not always align with design-tool needs. The original Galileo AI's commitment to clean Figma-compatible output and design-specific focus is something Stitch hasn't fully replaced.
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Galileo AI was acquired by Google in May 2025 and has been rebranded as Google Stitch (stitch.withgoogle.com). The original Galileo AI standalone product is no longer available as a separate subscription. Stitch is now a free Google Labs product powered by Gemini models. If you had a Galileo AI subscription, your transition path is to Stitch — and the price dropped from paid to free, but some pro features from the original Galileo AI are still being ported over.
Yes — Google Stitch is currently free as a Google Labs experiment. There is no paid tier. However, Google Labs projects have uncertain futures: pricing, availability, or feature access could change at any time. PMs relying on Stitch for production design workflows should have a backup plan (Figma AI, UX Pilot, or v0) in case Google changes the product's availability. The free price is a major win compared to the original Galileo AI's paid subscription.
Google Stitch generates UI designs from text prompts and supports multi-screen generation with an AI-native canvas. Export to Figma is available but the fidelity depends on the complexity of the generated design — component structure, auto-layout, and styling transfer but may require cleanup in Figma. The original Galileo AI was known for producing clean, Figma-compatible layered output; Stitch inherits some of this capability but the export experience is still evolving as Google develops the product.
PMs lost three things in the transition: (1) guaranteed availability — Galileo AI was a dedicated product with a clear roadmap; Stitch is a Google Labs experiment that could be sunset. (2) Independent development — Galileo AI was built specifically for design-to-Figma workflows; Stitch is now a Gemini showcase, so design-specific features may take a backseat to model demonstrations. (3) Predictable pricing — the original paid model meant a committed product; the free model means Google could change terms or limit access. What PMs gained: free access, Gemini-grade generation quality, and Google-scale infrastructure.
The best alternative depends on your workflow. For Figma-integrated AI design, Figma Make (Figma AI) generates designs using your component library directly inside Figma. For UX research-driven design with predictive heatmaps and UX reviews, UX Pilot is the strongest alternative. For front-end code prototypes, v0 (by Vercel) generates production-ready React components. For a broader comparison, see our AI prototyping tools for product managers guide. Signal Brief covers new AI design tools as they launch — 5 every weekday morning.
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