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Depot vs Marvel

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Depot

Developer Tools

Cloud-based builds and CI runs 55x faster with less cost

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Marvel logo

Marvel

Design

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit MarvelFull review

The short version

  • Depot is a cloud-based CI/CD platform; Marvel is a simple prototyping, collaboration, and testing platform.
  • Free plans on both; paid from $20/mo and $12/mo.
  • Only Depot lists Depot CI; only Marvel lists drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • Where Depot falls short: developer plan minute limits may be insufficient for active development.
  • Where Marvel falls short: no published pricing tiers on public website.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Depot and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where Depot and Marvel differ
AttributeDepotMarvel
PlatformsWeb, GitHub, APIWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDesign
Founded20222013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Depot.

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 Depot

  • Depot CI
  • Container builds
  • GitHub Actions runners
  • Distributed caching
  • Build API
  • Depot Registry
  • Cross-platform builds
  • SSH debugging

Only in Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

What people use each for

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

Depot

  • Accelerating Docker builds for container-based developmentnot Marvel
  • Replacing GitHub Actions runners with faster infrastructurenot Marvel
  • Distributing cache across Monorepo buildsnot Marvel
  • Debugging failed CI builds interactively with SSHnot Marvel

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot Depot
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot Depot
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot Depot
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot Depot

Where each one falls short

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

Depot

  • Developer plan minute limits may be insufficient for active development
  • Startup plan at $200/mo is expensive for smaller teams
  • Business plan requires custom pricing consultation
  • macOS M2 runners not available on Developer plan

Marvel

  • No published pricing tiers on public website
  • Pricing requires enterprise consultation for detailed plans
  • Pro-rated team member costs lack transparent pricing structure

Pricing, plan by plan

Depot

Free
  • Developer$20/mo
    • 1 user
    • 500 Docker build minutes per month
    • 2,000 Depot CI minutes per month
  • Startup$200/mo
    • Unlimited users
    • 5,000 Docker build minutes per month
    • 20,000 Depot CI minutes per month
  • BusinessOn request
    • Custom pricing
    • Unlimited users
    • Custom monthly compute

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/mo
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/mo
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

Which should you pick?

Choose Depot if

  • You need depot ci.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, GitHub, API.
  • You also want container builds.
Depot review

Choose Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Questions people ask

Is Depot or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. Depot starts at Free and Marvel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Depot or Marvel?
Depot starts at Free and Marvel at Free.
Does Depot or Marvel run on more platforms?
Depot runs on Web, GitHub, API. Marvel runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Depot for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Depot best used for?
Depot is most often used for accelerating docker builds for container-based development, replacing github actions runners with faster infrastructure, distributing cache across monorepo builds, debugging failed ci builds interactively with ssh. Of those, accelerating docker builds for container-based development and replacing github actions runners with faster infrastructure are not what Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can Depot do that Marvel cannot?
Depot covers Depot CI, Container builds, GitHub Actions runners, Distributed caching. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Depot: How much faster are Depot runners compared to GitHub Actions?

Depot runners offer 30% faster CPUs and 10x faster networking than standard GitHub-hosted runners, enabling builds to complete significantly faster.

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Marvel: Does Marvel offer any free tier for individual use?

Yes, Marvel provides a free plan with no time limits for evaluating the platform before upgrade decisions.

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Depot: What is included in the Developer plan?

Developer plan ($20/month) includes 500 Docker build minutes, 2,000 Depot CI minutes, 2,000 GitHub Actions minutes, 25 GB storage, unlimited concurrency, and community support.

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Marvel: What discount rates does Marvel offer for educational users?

Students and teachers receive discounts up to 70% from full price. Non-profits receive 50% off yearly plans with verification required.

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Depot: Can I use Depot with my own AWS account?

Yes, Depot Managed allows deployment within customer AWS accounts. This is available to interested customers; contact sales for details.

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Marvel: How is team expansion priced for Marvel pro users?

Additional team members cost pro-rated amounts based on whether you are on monthly or yearly billing schedule, but exact pricing per member is not stated publicly.

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