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Abstract vs ProtoPie

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Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and ProtoPie differ
AttributeAbstractProtoPie
PlatformsMacos, WebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20152013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking
  • GitHub

Only in ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export
  • Adobe XD

Both cover

  • Collaboration
  • Sketch
  • Figma
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • SOC2
  • 2FA
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot ProtoPie
  • Version controlnot ProtoPie
  • Asset managementnot ProtoPie
  • Team collaborationnot ProtoPie

ProtoPie

  • Building high fidelity interactive prototypes without codenot Abstract
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot Abstract
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited prototypes
    • Cloud storage
    • Basic sharing
  • Professional$25/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Advanced interactions
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team features
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or ProtoPie?
Abstract starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free.
Does Abstract or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that ProtoPie cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Both handle Collaboration, Sketch, Figma, Slack.
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