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InVision vs Magnific

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InVision

Software

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
M

Magnific

Software

A creative AI platform for image, video, and audio generation, formerly Freepik 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; Magnific credit costs vary widely by output type, from 15 credits per 3 seconds of sound effects to up to 5,600 credits for a single video generation, making total cost hard to predict from the headline plan price, as of August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InVision and Magnific actually diverge.

Attributes where InVision and Magnific differ
AttributeInVisionMagnific
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 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

No use cases recorded yet. See the Magnific 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

Magnific

  • Credit costs vary widely by output type, from 15 credits per 3 seconds of sound effects to up to 5,600 credits for a single video generation, making total cost hard to predict from the headline plan price, as of August 2026.

Pricing, plan by plan

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Magnific

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Magnific 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 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 On request, 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 On request 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 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 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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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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