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Gravit Designer vs ProtoPie

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gravit Designer and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Gravit Designer and ProtoPie differ
AttributeGravit DesignerProtoPie
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20142013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

Only in ProtoPie

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

Both cover

  • Desktop deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot ProtoPie
  • Vector illustrationnot ProtoPie
  • Icon designnot ProtoPie
  • Web graphicsnot ProtoPie

ProtoPie

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

Where each one falls short

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

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

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

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

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 Gravit Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Gravit Designer 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 Gravit Designer or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer 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, Gravit Designer or ProtoPie?
Gravit Designer starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free.
Does Gravit Designer or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Gravit Designer best used for?
Gravit Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, web graphics. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that ProtoPie cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Both handle Desktop deployment, Cloud deployment, Windows support.
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