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ArtRage vs ProtoPie

ArtRage logo

ArtRage

Software

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

From
On request
Rated
-
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only ProtoPie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ArtRage artRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and ProtoPie differ
AttributeArtRageProtoPie
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 ArtRage

Nothing recorded that ProtoPie does not also cover.

Only in ProtoPie

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

What people use each for

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

ArtRage

No use cases recorded yet. See the ArtRage review.

ProtoPie

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

Where each one falls short

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

ArtRage

  • ArtRage Lite at $29.90 is a reduced feature set compared to the $80 Vitae Desktop edition

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

ArtRage

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the ArtRage review.

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 ArtRage if

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

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.

Questions people ask

Is ArtRage or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at On request and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or ProtoPie?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ArtRage and Free for ProtoPie.
Does ArtRage or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Yes. ProtoPie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArtRage starts at On request.
What can ArtRage do that ProtoPie cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation.

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