Software · head to head
InVision vs Webflow
The short version
- Each has a real cost: InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported; Webflow does not support user authentication or password management; feature removed January 2026
- They diverge on capability: InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Webflow covers Visual designer.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which InVision and Webflow actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), 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 Webflow
- Visual designer
- CMS
- E-commerce
- Interactions & animations
- Responsive design
- Custom code
- SEO tools
- Form builder
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
InVision
- Prototype creationnot Webflow
- Design feedbacknot Webflow
- Whiteboarding sessionsnot Webflow
- Design handoffnot Webflow
- User testingnot Webflow
Webflow
- Marketing websitesnot InVision
- E-commerce storesnot InVision
- Portfoliosnot InVision
- Business websitesnot InVision
- Landing pagesnot 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
Webflow
- Does not support user authentication or password management; feature removed January 2026
- Does not automate workflows natively; feature removed June 2025
- CMS rendering constraints limit scalability: 40 Collection lists per page, 100 items per list, 20,000 items total
- E-commerce capabilities are limited compared to dedicated platforms
- Hosting lock-in prevents exporting sites to other platforms; no full server-level access for advanced SEO customizations
Pricing, plan by plan
InVision
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.
Webflow
Free- StarterFree
- 2 projects max
- 2 pages per site
- Webflow badge visible
- Basic$15/month yearly
- Unlimited pages
- Remove Webflow badge
- Basic hosting
- Premium$25/month yearly
- 40 CMS Collections
- 20,000 CMS items
- Basic e-commerce
- Team$2500/month annual contract
- 100 CMS Collections
- 10 seats
- Localization
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 Webflow if
- You need visual designer.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Desktop.
- You also want cms.
Questions people ask
- Is InVision or Webflow better?
- Neither clearly leads. InVision starts at Free and Webflow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, InVision or Webflow?
- InVision starts at Free and Webflow at Free.
- Does InVision or Webflow run on more platforms?
- InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android. Webflow runs on Web, Desktop.
- 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 Webflow is typically brought in for.
- What can InVision do that Webflow cannot?
- InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager. Webflow covers Visual designer, CMS, E-commerce, Interactions & animations.
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.
SourceWebflow: Does Webflow have a free plan?
Yes, Webflow's Starter plan is free with the Webflow badge visible on sites. It allows up to 2 projects with 2 pages per site, hosted on webflow.io subdomain. Full functionality requires upgrading to paid Site plans.
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.
SourceWebflow: What are Webflow's current paid plans and pricing?
Webflow's Site plans start at $15/month (Basic), $25/month (Premium), or custom for Enterprise when billed annually. As of May 2026, Webflow merged CMS and Business plans into Premium at $25/month yearly, including 40 CMS Collections and 20,000 CMS items.
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.
SourceWebflow: Does Webflow support user authentication?
No, Webflow removed native user authentication and password management in January 2026. For projects requiring login systems or user management, Webflow is not suitable.
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.
SourceWebflow: How does Webflow integrate with other tools?
Webflow integrates with Zapier supporting 5 triggers, 7 actions, and 2 searches without code. It also supports webhooks for real-time events like CMS item creation and form submissions through Zapier's Webhook connector.
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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