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LiquidPlanner vs ProtoPie

LiquidPlanner logo

LiquidPlanner

Project Management

Predictive project management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design Tools

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ProtoPie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LiquidPlanner rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage
  • They diverge on capability: LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LiquidPlanner and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where LiquidPlanner and ProtoPie differ
AttributeLiquidPlannerProtoPie
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
CategoryProject ManagementDesign Tools
Founded20062013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 LiquidPlanner

  • Predictive scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Analytics
  • Workload management
  • Salesforce
  • SOC 2
  • Web support

Only in ProtoPie

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

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Productivitynot ProtoPie
  • Collaborationnot ProtoPie
  • Task managementnot ProtoPie
  • Organizationnot ProtoPie

ProtoPie

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

Where each one falls short

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

LiquidPlanner

  • Rebranded to Tempo Portfolio Manager; the pricing page shows no published figures, only an early access sign-up

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

LiquidPlanner

On request
  • Essentials$15/month
    • Project management
    • Basic scheduling
  • Professional$25/month
    • Predictive scheduling
    • Resource management
    • Analytics

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 LiquidPlanner if

  • You need predictive scheduling.
  • You also want resource management.
LiquidPlanner 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 LiquidPlanner or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. LiquidPlanner starts at On request and ProtoPie at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LiquidPlanner or ProtoPie?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for LiquidPlanner and Free for ProtoPie.
Does LiquidPlanner or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
LiquidPlanner runs on Web. ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Yes. ProtoPie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LiquidPlanner starts at On request.
What is LiquidPlanner best used for?
LiquidPlanner is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what ProtoPie is typically brought in for.
What can LiquidPlanner do that ProtoPie cannot?
LiquidPlanner covers Predictive scheduling, Resource management, Time tracking, Analytics. ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Both handle Jira, Slack.
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