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InVision vs Magnific

InVision logo

InVision

Design

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Magnific logo

Magnific

Design

A creative AI platform for image, video, and audio generation, formerly Freepik AI

From
€12/month
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; Magnific premium plan limited to 240K credits annually
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InVision and Magnific actually diverge.

Attributes where InVision and Magnific differ
AttributeInVisionMagnific
Starting priceFree€12/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2011Unknown

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 InVision

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

Only in Magnific

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 Magnific
  • Design feedbacknot Magnific
  • Whiteboarding sessionsnot Magnific
  • Design handoffnot Magnific
  • User testingnot Magnific

Magnific

  • AI image upscaling for commercial projectsnot InVision
  • Video enhancement with AI-powered editingnot InVision
  • Music and audio generation for content creationnot InVision
  • Design workspace collaboration with shared canvasesnot InVision

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

Magnific

  • Premium plan limited to 240K credits annually
  • Pricing in EUR only (currency conversion fees may apply)
  • Credits expire after 1 year of inactivity
  • Different AI models consume varying credits

Pricing, plan by plan

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Magnific

€12/month
  • Premium$12/month
    • 240K credits per year
    • Access to all image, video and audio models
    • Commercial AI license
  • Premium+$27/month
    • 600K credits per year
    • Commercial AI license and music rights
    • Best value for unlimited generations
  • Pro$172.5/month
    • 4M credits per year with best credit value
    • Commercial AI license and music rights
    • For professionals scaling content production

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 Magnific if

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

Questions people ask

Is InVision or Magnific better?
Neither clearly leads. InVision starts at Free and Magnific at €12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, InVision or Magnific?
InVision has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for InVision and €12/month for Magnific.
Does InVision or Magnific run on more platforms?
InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android. Magnific runs on Web.
Can I use InVision for free?
Yes. InVision has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Magnific starts at €12/month.
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 Magnific is typically brought in for.
What can InVision do that Magnific 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.

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Magnific: How much does Magnific cost?

Magnific offers three plans: Premium at EUR 12/month (240K credits/year), Premium+ at EUR 27/month (600K credits/year), and Pro at EUR 172.50/month (4M credits/year). All prices require annual billing.

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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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Magnific: What refund policy does Magnific offer?

Magnific offers a 30-day refund guarantee with no cancellation fees across all plans.

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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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Magnific: How long are credits valid?

Credits are valid for 1 year. Different AI models consume varying amounts of credits (e.g., Seedream 5.0 Pro requires 75 credits per image).

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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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Magnific: Do all plans include commercial rights?

Yes, all plans include a commercial AI license. Premium+ and Pro also include music rights for content generation.

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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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