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InVision vs Procreate

InVision logo

InVision

Design

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Procreate logo

Procreate

Design

Digital illustration app made for iPad

From
$12.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Procreate iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • They diverge on capability: InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Procreate covers Digital painting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InVision and Procreate actually diverge.

Attributes where InVision and Procreate differ
AttributeInVisionProcreate
Starting priceFree$12.99/one-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, AndroidiPad
Founded20112010

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), 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 Procreate

  • Digital painting
  • Brush library
  • Layer management
  • Selection tools
  • Time-lapse recording
  • Apple Pencil
  • iPad Pro
  • Cloud services

What people use each for

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

InVision

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

Procreate

  • Digital illustrationnot InVision
  • Concept artnot InVision
  • Character designnot InVision
  • Educational artnot InVision
  • Hobby drawingnot 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

Procreate

  • iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • Requires Apple hardware investment (iPad and Apple Pencil)
  • Cannot export to cloud storage natively, limiting cross-device workflows
  • High upfront cost when accounting for required iPad hardware

Pricing, plan by plan

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Procreate

$12.99/one-time
  • Procreate$12.99/one-time
    • 200+ brushes
    • Unlimited layers
    • Advanced blending modes
  • Procreate Pocket$5.99/one-time
    • iPhone version
    • Touch-optimized interface
  • Procreate Dreams$19.99/one-time
    • Animation tool
    • Frame-by-frame animation

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 Procreate if

  • You need digital painting.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want brush library.
Procreate review

Questions people ask

Is InVision or Procreate better?
Neither clearly leads. InVision starts at Free and Procreate at $12.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, InVision or Procreate?
InVision has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for InVision and $12.99/one-time for Procreate.
Does InVision or Procreate run on more platforms?
InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android. Procreate runs on iPad.
Can I use InVision for free?
Yes. InVision has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time.
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 Procreate is typically brought in for.
What can InVision do that Procreate cannot?
InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager. Procreate covers Digital painting, Brush library, Layer management, Selection tools.

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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Procreate: Does Procreate work on desktop or only iPad?

Procreate is iPad-only. There is no desktop version for Windows or macOS, requiring users to purchase iPad hardware and Apple Pencil for use.

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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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Procreate: What companion apps are available for Procreate?

Procreate Pocket is an iPhone version at $5.99, and Procreate Dreams is an animation tool at $19.99, both one-time purchases.

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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.

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