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Affinity Designer vs InVision

Affinity Designer logo

Affinity Designer

Software

Professional graphic design software for everyone

From
$69.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InVision logo

InVision

Software

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only InVision has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Affinity Designer sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported
  • They diverge on capability: Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, InVision covers Interactive prototypes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Affinity Designer and InVision actually diverge.

Attributes where Affinity Designer and InVision differ
AttributeAffinity DesignerInVision
Starting price$69.99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, IosWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded19942011

Identical on both: 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 Affinity Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Gradient tools
  • Typography
  • Pixel-perfect editing
  • Artboards
  • Symbols
  • Non-destructive effects

Only in InVision

  • Interactive prototypes
  • Design collaboration
  • Freehand whiteboarding
  • Design system manager
  • Inspect mode
  • Comments & feedback
  • Version control
  • User testing

Both cover

  • Dropbox

What people use each for

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

Affinity Designer

  • Logo designnot InVision
  • Vector illustrationnot InVision
  • Icon designnot InVision
  • Brandingnot InVision

InVision

  • Prototype creationnot Affinity Designer
  • Design feedbacknot Affinity Designer
  • Whiteboarding sessionsnot Affinity Designer
  • Design handoffnot Affinity Designer
  • User testingnot Affinity Designer

Where each one falls short

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

Affinity Designer

  • Sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription: the Windows or macOS edition was priced at CA$94.99, the cross-platform Universal License at CA$224.99, and the standalone iPad edition at CA$24.99 (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

InVision

  • Service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported
  • Workflow required constant switching between design software (Sketch/Photoshop) and InVision for prototyping, creating inefficiency
  • Performance issues and glitches reported, especially with larger projects
  • Limited development capabilities; required additional hosting and developer support for deployment
  • Could not export working web or mobile applications without additional development

Pricing, plan by plan

Affinity Designer

$69.99/one-time
  • Standard$69.99/one-time
    • Full version
    • All features
    • Lifetime updates

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Affinity Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Affinity Designer review

Choose InVision if

  • You need interactive prototypes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want design collaboration.
InVision review

Questions people ask

Is Affinity Designer or InVision better?
Neither clearly leads. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time and InVision at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Affinity Designer or InVision?
InVision has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $69.99/one-time for Affinity Designer and Free for InVision.
Does Affinity Designer or InVision run on more platforms?
Affinity Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Ios. InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use InVision for free?
Yes. InVision has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Affinity Designer starts at $69.99/one-time.
What is Affinity Designer best used for?
Affinity Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, branding. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what InVision is typically brought in for.
What can Affinity Designer do that InVision cannot?
Affinity Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Gradient tools, Typography. InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager. Both handle Dropbox.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

InVision: Is InVision still active and supported in 2026?

No. InVision announced discontinuation of all services by end of 2024. The platform is no longer available or supported.

Source
InVision: What were InVision's core features?

InVision allowed designers to transform designs into interactive prototypes and mockups for web and mobile. It supported Craft Player for Sketch, Craft Sync for Photoshop, and preview mode in Studio, enabling design-to-prototype workflows.

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InVision: What were InVision's pricing plans?

InVision offered Free ($0), Starter ($25/month), Professional ($99/month), and Team plans. Annual billing provided a 10% discount. Free plan included basic prototyping; paid plans added collaboration and file access.

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InVision: Why did InVision fail in the market?

InVision's market position was disrupted by Figma, which unified design, prototyping, and collaboration in a single web-based platform. InVision required switching between design software and prototyping, creating friction and reducing competitiveness.

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InVision: What integrations did InVision support?

InVision integrated with design tools like Sketch and Photoshop, and supported sharing and collaboration workflows. The platform did not support deployment or direct development integration.

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