Software · head to head
InVision vs Subframe
The short version
- Each has a real cost: InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported; Subframe the free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which InVision and Subframe actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Subframe
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 Subframe
- Design feedbacknot Subframe
- Whiteboarding sessionsnot Subframe
- Design handoffnot Subframe
- User testingnot Subframe
Subframe
No use cases recorded yet. See the Subframe 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
Subframe
- The free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
Pricing, plan by plan
InVision
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.
Subframe
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Subframe 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.
Questions people ask
- Is InVision or Subframe better?
- Neither clearly leads. InVision starts at Free and Subframe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, InVision or Subframe?
- InVision starts at Free and Subframe at Free.
- Does InVision or Subframe run on more platforms?
- InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android. Subframe runs on Web.
- 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 Subframe is typically brought in for.
- What can InVision do that Subframe 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.
SourceInVision: 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.
SourceInVision: 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.
SourceInVision: 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.
SourceInVision: 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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