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ArtRage vs InVision

ArtRage logo

ArtRage

Design

A digital artist studio with tools that look and work like the real things

From
$29.9/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InVision logo

InVision

Design

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: ArtRage no subscription model; each purchase is one-time; InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and InVision actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and InVision differ
AttributeArtRageInVision
Starting price$29.9/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

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 ArtRage

Nothing recorded that InVision does not also cover.

Only in InVision

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

What people use each for

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

ArtRage

  • Digital paintingnot InVision
  • Drawingnot InVision
  • Art creation and illustrationnot InVision

InVision

  • Prototype creationnot ArtRage
  • Design feedbacknot ArtRage
  • Whiteboarding sessionsnot ArtRage
  • Design handoffnot ArtRage
  • User testingnot ArtRage

Where each one falls short

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

ArtRage

  • No subscription model; each purchase is one-time
  • Separate purchases needed for desktop and mobile versions

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

ArtRage

$29.9/one-time
  • ArtRage Vitae Desktop$80/one-time
    • Windows and macOS
    • Full painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Vitae Mobile$4.99/one-time
    • iOS and Android
    • Mobile painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Lite$29.9/one-time
    • Basic painting and drawing tools
    • Selected subset for beginners

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ArtRage if

Nothing in the data separates ArtRage from InVision on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ArtRage 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 ArtRage or InVision better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time and InVision at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or InVision?
InVision has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.9/one-time for ArtRage and Free for InVision.
Does ArtRage or InVision run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. 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. ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time.
What is ArtRage best used for?
ArtRage is most often used for digital painting, drawing, art creation and illustration. Of those, digital painting and drawing are not what InVision is typically brought in for.
What can ArtRage do that InVision cannot?
InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ArtRage: How much does ArtRage cost?

ArtRage Vitae Desktop (Windows/macOS) is $80 as a one-time purchase. ArtRage Vitae Mobile (iOS/Android) is $4.99. ArtRage Lite is $29.90 for a basic tool set.

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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.

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ArtRage: Are ArtRage purchases one-time or subscription?

All ArtRage products are one-time purchases available through the Windows Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store with no ongoing subscription fees.

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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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