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InVision vs Krea

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InVision

Software

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
K

Krea

Software

Generate, enhance, and edit images, videos, or 3D meshes with AI

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only InVision has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported; Krea usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InVision and Krea actually diverge.

Attributes where InVision and Krea differ
AttributeInVisionKrea
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2011Unknown

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 InVision

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

Only in Krea

Nothing recorded that InVision does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

InVision

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

Krea

No use cases recorded yet. See the Krea review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Krea

  • Usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.

Pricing, plan by plan

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Krea

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Krea review.

Which should you pick?

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.

Choose Krea if

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

Questions people ask

Is InVision or Krea better?
Neither clearly leads. InVision starts at Free and Krea at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, InVision or Krea?
InVision has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for InVision and On request for Krea.
Does InVision or Krea run on more platforms?
InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android. Krea runs on Web.
Can I use InVision for free?
Yes. InVision has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Krea starts at On request.
What is InVision best used for?
InVision is most often used for prototype creation, design feedback, whiteboarding sessions, design handoff. Of those, prototype creation and design feedback are not what Krea is typically brought in for.
What can InVision do that Krea cannot?
InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager.

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.

Source

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