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InVision vs Xara Designer Pro+

InVision logo

InVision

Design

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xara Designer Pro+ logo

Xara Designer Pro+

Design

Desktop publishing, web design, photo editing and graphic design in one workspace

From
On request
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; Xara Designer Pro+ compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InVision and Xara Designer Pro+ actually diverge.

Attributes where InVision and Xara Designer Pro+ differ
AttributeInVisionXara Designer Pro+
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Xara Designer Pro+

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 Xara Designer Pro+
  • Design feedbacknot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Whiteboarding sessionsnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Design handoffnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • User testingnot Xara Designer Pro+

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Desktop publishing and professional layout workflowsnot InVision
  • Web design and e-commerce site creation without codenot InVision
  • Photo editing and image retouching for visual projectsnot InVision
  • Graphic design and illustration in single workspacenot InVision
  • Multi-discipline creative work with unlimited flexibilitynot 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

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

Pricing, plan by plan

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Xara Designer Pro+

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Xara Designer Pro+ 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.
InVision review

Choose Xara Designer Pro+ if

Nothing in the data separates Xara Designer Pro+ from InVision on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Xara Designer Pro+ review

Questions people ask

Is InVision or Xara Designer Pro+ better?
Neither clearly leads. InVision starts at Free and Xara Designer Pro+ at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, InVision or Xara Designer Pro+?
InVision has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for InVision and On request for Xara Designer Pro+.
Does InVision or Xara Designer Pro+ run on more platforms?
InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android. Xara Designer Pro+ runs on Web.
Can I use InVision for free?
Yes. InVision has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xara Designer Pro+ 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 Xara Designer Pro+ is typically brought in for.
What can InVision do that Xara Designer Pro+ 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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Xara Designer Pro+: Does Xara Designer Pro offer a free trial?

Yes, Xara Designer Pro offers a free trial download, allowing users to test the software before purchasing.

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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.

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