Galileo AI
AI tool that converts natural language descriptions into high-fidelity UI design drafts, now integrated into Google Stitch
In-depth Report
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Galileo AI is an AI tool that directly converts natural language descriptions into high-fidelity UI design drafts. It was founded in San Francisco at the end of 2022 by former Google AI researcher Arnaud Benard and former Facebook/Cruise product designer Helen Zhou. In February 2024, it was publicly tested and ranked sixth on the Product Hunt daily list. In May 2025, it was acquired by Google and integrated into Google Stitch, becoming the core product of Google's "Vibe Design" strategy. The core value of Galileo AI is to significantly shorten the time from idea to visual solution - enter a sentence and get a multi-screen high-fidelity design in 30-60 seconds, and it is still ahead of competing products in terms of Figma export quality.
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The founding story of Galileo AI is an interesting one. The founder, Arnaud Benard, was an AI researcher at Google (2018-2021), focusing on language model research, and later worked as a Staff ML Engineer at Faire. Co-founder Helen Zhou worked as a product designer at Facebook and Cruise. The two judged at the end of 2022: The technical window for AI-generated UI is about to open. "The most expensive part of the design work is the whiteboard. Professional designers spend hours building wireframes before making any real design decisions." This is the core concept of Galileo - not to pursue the production-level design in one step, but to help designers skip the scaffolding stage from zero to one. In February 2024, the company announced the completion of a US$4.4 million seed round of financing, led by Khosla Ventures. Angel investors include former Meta Vice President of Design Julie Zhuo, Repl.it Vice President David Hoang, Airtable CEO Howie Liu, etc. On the same day, the product was launched on Product Hunt and received 258 upvotes, ranking 6th that day. The turning point occurred at Google I/O on May 20, 2025 - Google announced the acquisition of Galileo AI and released its next-generation product Google Stitch on the same day, running on the Gemini model. The entire original Galileo team joined Google and continued to lead product direction. Existing users were given a 30-day migration window, and the usegalileo.ai domain was then permanently redirected to stitch.withgoogle.com. After the acquisition, Stitch became free and open to everyone, eliminating the original paywall.
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The core function of Galileo AI can be summarized in one sentence: Use natural language to describe the interface you want, and AI generates a multi-screen, high-fidelity, directly editable UI solution in 30-60 seconds. Specifically, it supports text-to-UI (the core capability): you enter "a financial technology dashboard with dark mode, including KYC status tracking", and Galileo will generate 3-5 consecutive screen plans, with basic professional standards for layout, component hierarchy, and spacing. It also supports image-to-UI conversion: upload sketches, screenshots or wireframes, and AI will convert them into refined designs. Export capability is one of Galileo’s core advantages that differentiates it from competing products. Figma export maintains the complete layer structure and naming convention, so designers do not need to rearrange the layers. Many designers confirmed in the evaluation that the export result is "Figma-ready" - there are no strange layers, the components are well structured, and the naming convention is standardized. In addition, code export (semantic HTML + Tailwind CSS, responsive attributes supported) and opening directly in Replit are also supported. All plans, including the free version, include commercial use rights. After being acquired by Google, Stitch released a major version 2.0 update on March 19, 2026, which was a qualitative leap. Major changes include: the infinite canvas replaces the dialog interface; the voice canvas supports voice control design; the design agent can track project history and provide real-time design review; generate multiple design plans in parallel in multiple directions; supports direct editing of text and replacement of images (without regeneration); the new DESIGN.md format allows AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) to directly parse design specifications and generate matching code. Figma's export capability has also evolved to support MCP Server and SDK, and coding agents can directly query Stitch projects. Stitch is currently available in standard mode (Gemini 2.5 Flash, 350 builds per month) and experimental mode (Gemini 2.5 Pro, 50-200 builds per month), and is completely free to use.
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During the period of independent operation, Galileo AI adopted the freemium model: free version with 10 builds per month (but the design is publicly visible); standard version at $19/month (120 builds, unlimited Figma and code export, design remains public); professional version at $39/month (300 builds, design private mode); enterprise version with custom price. A hidden cost that is easily overlooked is that only designs in the professional version and above can remain private, while all designs in the free and standard versions are visible to the entire network. Acquired by Google, Stitch is completely free, with 350 builds per month in standard mode (50 more than the original $39 Pro version) and an additional 50-200 in experimental mode. The price is that Stitch is still an experimental product of Google Labs, with no SLA and long-term commitment - Google may adjust or even go offline at any time.
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Users' evaluation of Galileo AI can be summarized as "love its speed, hate its limitations." Positive reviews focused on efficiency gains. Independent developer Hakan Turinay shared on Galileo. Negative feedback focuses on detailed control. Complex layouts occasionally have spatial relationship errors; vague prompt words can produce general design results; fine-grained editing is not possible—if you want to move a button, you have to regenerate the entire page; you cannot upload reference URLs or existing design files as sources of inspiration; privacy issues also cause headaches for many business users. After being acquired, Stitch would sometimes freeze under high load, and once the daily quota was used up, it was impossible to pay for expansion, which was a flaw for heavy users.
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Galileo AI/Stitch’s industry impact extends far beyond its user base. After Stitch 2.0 was released in March 2026, Figma's stock price fell by about 12% in two days, and its market value evaporated by more than $2 billion. CNBC reported the news, sparking talk that AI will disrupt professional design tools. Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang commented on this at the Cisco AI event: "The stock prices of many software companies are under great pressure because AI will replace them - this is the most illogical thing." Figma CEO Dylan Field responded: "Volatility may enhance the company's competitiveness in the long term." Industry analysts generally believe that Stitch and Figma do not directly compete at the same stage - Stitch focuses on "from 0 to 1" (creative conception), and Figma is good at "from 1 to 100" (fine polishing and collaboration). But Google’s move to make Stitch free and open has indeed squeezed the living space of the middle layer. Nielsen Norman Group estimates that AI can already automate up to 40% of entry-level UI design tasks. In terms of competing products: v0 by Vercel is stronger in production-level code output (directly generating usable React components), but does not support Figma export; Uizard generates faster but has lower quality, and Figma export is unreliable; Figma AI takes advantage of native advantages, but relies on Figma subscriptions and has limited creative generation capabilities.
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The biggest uncertainty currently comes from Google's product strategy. Stitch is still an experimental product from Google Labs, with no commercial commitments—Google could change pricing, limit usage, or even take the entire product offline at any time. This is a real risk for teams that deeply integrate tools into their workflows. In addition, Stitch's output tends to be homogeneous - it is easy to produce generic layouts and popular visual styles; accessibility compliance is often not up to standard; responsive design generation is not supported; Figma still has about 3 times as many redundant layers that need to be cleaned up when exporting. Not being available in some areas also limits the user scope.
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Galileo AI/Stitch is most suitable for: product managers and entrepreneurs (quickly visualize ideas to stakeholders or investors); developers with non-design backgrounds (use HTML+Tailwind CSS to export "one-stop" from Prompt to runnable code); designers in the creative stage (overcome "blank canvas anxiety" and quickly explore multiple directions). Not suitable for: Designers who need fine pixel-level control (it is recommended to go back to Figma); enterprise teams who need stable SLA and long-term dependence (Stitch is still an experiment). Tips for use: Think of Stitch as a "creative springboard" rather than a "finishing tool" - use it to quickly produce a first version, and then refine it in Figma. The more specific the prompt, the better: specify the platform (Web, iOS, Android), use case (SaaS dashboard, e-commerce checkout), style preference (minimalist, dark mode), and avoid vague expressions.
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Galileo AI is a pioneer and quality benchmark in the Prompt-to-UI track. After being acquired by Google, it was made available for free in the form of Stitch, directly impacting the market structure of traditional design tools. It won't replace designers, but it will become an indispensable accelerator in the "from 0 to 1" stage - provided that Google can provide a stable long-term commitment.
User Reviews
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Gloria.Cooper_9941—It’s free but based on daily quota. Once it’s used up, you can’t pay for expansion, which is very painful for heavy users. Moreover, the output still smells a bit like AI. It’s hard to tell, but you can tell at a glance that it was made by AI, and the brand features are not enough. But as a free tool and creative starting point, the price/performance ratio is unbeatable. And now it is completely free after being acquired by Google. The 350 times/month is more than the original paid plan. It is definitely the first choice for personal use. -
KatherineReed—I first use Stitch to quickly create the first version of the layout, and then refine the color matching and empty state in Claude. I have been using this workflow for two months, and it really saves time. Instead of spending a week drawing Figma, you can make design decisions in minutes that previously took days. But Stitch’s daily quota is really annoying. Sometimes when inspiration comes, I open it and see that today’s quota has been used up, and I can only stare. And there is no paid channel, so you can’t even spend more money to unlock it. If Google could offer a $20/month paid plan without quotas and SLA, I would be the first to subscribe. -
FSanders_99—Stitch still hallucinates. I asked it to replace a picture of a certain Asian girl. I tried it several times but it still generated a similar picture. However, it is really easy to create a minimalist style design, and it takes less than a minute for the prompt to arrive at the interface. Summary: Suitable for first edition, not suitable for refinement. And now it is completely free after being acquired by Google. The 350 times/month is more than the original paid plan. It is definitely the first choice for personal use. -
ChristinaCox_2023—Accessibility compliance is a big issue, and the resulting design will most likely not be WCAG compliant. Color contrast and touch target size often fall short of the mark, and you have to go through it yourself again after using it. -
Alan.Cooper—To be honest, I have always had reservations about AI design tools. But after trying Galileo, my opinion changed a bit. It won't make you a better designer, but it will allow you to see your design ideas faster. I think this is its greatest value - it lowers the threshold of "from idea to vision", not "from vision to good design". The export quality of Figma is indeed the best I have ever seen, and the layers are so clean that they can be modified directly. But if you want pixel-level control, Figma is still irreplaceable. -
IBrownQ—Stitch's Figma export has about 3x redundant layers that need to be cleaned up manually. Although it's better than nothing, this kind of extra work is still quite annoying. -
TendermintTina596—Reviewed several mainstream tools. v0 is suitable for engineers to produce code prototypes but does not output design drafts. Uizard can produce code quickly but the quality gap is obvious. Figma AI is the most friendly to existing users but requires a design draft first. Galileo wins in the quality of "high-fidelity design in one sentence", and Figma export is also the cleanest. But in terms of full-link coverage, there is currently no tool that can truly connect it. My suggestion is to combine according to your needs: Galileo will produce the first version of the design, Figma will refine it, and v0 will produce the code skeleton. The real-time rendering and MCP docking of Stitch 2.0 are highlights, but as an experimental product, it may be cut off at any time, and it is not worth hanging up the entire pipeline. -
TylerHarris—Prompt is really good at understanding. I entered "Design the user flow of a local coffee shop", and it automatically pulled out the complete path of home page → menu → shopping cart → checkout and generated a page. If you use other tools, you have to handwrite page by page. Unfortunately, the editing ability still cannot keep up. If you want to fine-tune the layout of a certain page, you can only prompt again. -
William_CollinsK—There is still an upper limit on quality, the KYC page is very generic, and the default blue Material style is too Google. To create a brand-specific design, you still have to go to Figma for refinement. Speed, quality, and price are well balanced, and now that it’s free, there’s nothing to fault. -
Jeffrey_MooreZ—The infinite canvas of Stitch 2.0 is really praised. Finally, there is no need to cover the previous version over and over again. All iterations are placed on the canvas. Voice input is also practical, and you can come up with a design while talking about your needs while walking. However, there is no paid expansion option. Once the daily quota is used up, you can only wait, which is a flaw for heavy use. -
RPatel369—I’ve been using it for almost a year and let’s be honest. The best way to use Galileo is as a "zero to one" accelerator. My current workflow: When a customer’s request comes, I first publish 3-5 versions of the direction in Galileo for the customer to choose, and then import it into Figma for refinement. It used to take two or three days to produce version 3-5, but now it can be done in half an hour. The time saved is spent on refinement, which increases customer satisfaction. The shortcomings are also very clear: complex interactions cannot be done, accessibility is often not up to standard, and brand customization is not enough. But as for tools, they are good tools if used in the right scenario. The key is that you have to know what you want. -
Kathryn.Jackson007—It meets 80% of your needs, so for the price, there’s nothing to complain about. Speed, quality, and price are well balanced, and now that it’s free, there’s nothing to fault. -
BVasquez_7—Covers 80% of my needs. The remaining 20% of competing products may do better - for example, v0 is more straightforward to generate code, Uizard is faster to get started, and Figma AI has deeper integration with the ecosystem. But considering quality, speed, and price, Galileo is the most balanced option. -
YVYQXG—Create an interface before communicating requirements with developers, which greatly improves efficiency. Speed, quality, and price are well balanced, and now that it’s free, there’s nothing to fault. -
Benjamin_Gonzalez_20222—The biggest advantage is that you can generate a complete interface design in just one sentence. Enter "e-commerce product page", and the layout, components, and colors that come out are quite decent. However, complex layouts occasionally overturn, and spatial relationships can go wrong when there are many nested components. This is something we look forward to improving in the future. -
StevenJones—It is not a toy that you play with once and then put away. It is a toy that is used almost every day and saves time. -
Jesse_WilsonIII638—It got better after being acquired by Google. -
Alexander6_46—It is very useful for prototyping internal tools and is worth recommending to colleagues. -
redzebra695—The newbie friendliness is off the charts, I love it. -
Isabella_King—The company will not buy Figma pro, so I will use the free version of Galileo first. -
DMartinez_2023—Good news for people with a back-end background, when you show investors the interface produced by Galileo, you are actually praised. -
阎龙龙—There's no going back, there's no going back. -
MLewis_66—Compared with both Uizard and v0. Galileo has the highest design quality but the weakest editing capabilities. If you want to fine-tune the button positions, you have to regenerate them all. Uizard is fast but ugly, v0 is suitable for developers. The whole thing has its own merits. -
ZWilson_7—Writing Prompt is the key among keys. The more specific it is, the better the effect will be. Generally speaking, "help me design an app" will be very mediocre. You have to specify the platform, use case, and style. -
MichaelSandersQ—Prompt is so well written and really captivating. -
xMechthildeJürgensen_88—It’s especially easy to use when working on an MVP. Some functions are a bit rough but overall it’s positive. -
KaiZander—It’s a great inspiration tool during the creative phase, and I rely on it when I’m experiencing blank canvas phobia. But don’t expect it to replace professional designers for detailed design. You need to understand the positioning, it is an accelerator. -
xov434x5—Getting started is as simple as using ChatGPT. Enter "Dark Mode Fitness App Home Page" in a few dozen seconds to get a clean, high-fidelity design draft, with every element editable. -
LColeman_99—I beg for the paid unlock amount. -
ChristianHillJr—Chinese support is average, you have to write English Prompt.