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Lighthouse vs ProtoPie

Lighthouse logo

Lighthouse

Software

Audit web page performance and quality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Lighthouse described by the vendor as an open-source, automated tool with community contributions welcomed, no commercial edition; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: Lighthouse covers Performance scoring, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lighthouse and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Lighthouse and ProtoPie differ
AttributeLighthouseProtoPie
Pricing modelfreesubscription
PlatformsChrome, EdgeWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded19982013

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 Lighthouse

  • Performance scoring
  • Accessibility audit
  • SEO check
  • PWA validation
  • Chrome support
  • Edge support

Only in ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototyping
  • Data binding
  • Advanced interactions
  • Animation
  • Collaboration
  • Cloud sharing
  • Device testing
  • Code export

What people use each for

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

Lighthouse

No use cases recorded yet. See the Lighthouse review.

ProtoPie

  • Building high fidelity interactive prototypes without codenot Lighthouse
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot Lighthouse
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot Lighthouse

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Lighthouse

  • Described by the vendor as an open-source, automated tool with community contributions welcomed, no commercial edition

ProtoPie

  • The free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • Free prototypes carry a watermark and shareable links require the Basic plan
  • Saving prototypes locally requires the Pro plan
  • Team libraries and handoff recordings require the Pro plan
  • Basic caps storage at 500MB and prototypes at 20
  • Single sign on, private servers, custom fonts and custom hardware integrations are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 3 seats and is priced by quote
  • Connect Core is a paid add on at $20 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Lighthouse

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Performance audit
    • Accessibility check
    • SEO analysis

ProtoPie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited prototypes
    • Cloud storage
    • Basic sharing
  • Professional$25/month
    • Unlimited prototypes
    • Advanced interactions
    • Collaboration
  • Enterprise$75/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Team features
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose Lighthouse if

  • You need performance scoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Edge.
  • You also want accessibility audit.
Lighthouse review

Choose ProtoPie if

  • You need interactive prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data binding.
ProtoPie review

Questions people ask

Is Lighthouse or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Lighthouse starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lighthouse or ProtoPie?
Lighthouse starts at Free and ProtoPie at Free.
Does Lighthouse or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Lighthouse runs on Chrome, Edge. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Lighthouse for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Lighthouse do that ProtoPie cannot?
Lighthouse covers Performance scoring, Accessibility audit, SEO check, PWA validation. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation.
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