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InVision vs Marvel

InVision logo

InVision

Design

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Marvel logo

Marvel

Design

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InVision and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where InVision and Marvel differ
AttributeInVisionMarvel
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, AndroidWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryDesignUnknown
Founded20112013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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
  • Photoshop

Only in Marvel

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

Both cover

  • User testing
  • Sketch
  • Slack
  • Jira
  • Trello
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • 2FA

What people use each for

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

InVision

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

Marvel

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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

Pricing, plan by plan

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Marvel

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

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.
InVision 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 animations.
Marvel review

Questions people ask

Is InVision or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. InVision 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, InVision or Marvel?
InVision starts at Free and Marvel at Free.
Does InVision or Marvel run on more platforms?
InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android. Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use InVision for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can InVision do that Marvel cannot?
InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, Animations, Interactions, User research. Both handle User testing, Sketch, Slack, Jira.

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.

Source
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.

Source
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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