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Marvel vs TINYpulse

Marvel logo

Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TINYpulse logo

TINYpulse

Software

The employee voice platform

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Marvel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages; TINYpulse tINYpulse has joined WebMD Health Services, per the vendor: "TINYpulse has officially joined forces with WebMD Health Services", and its own pricing page now redirects to a WebMD Health Services page
  • They diverge on capability: Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Marvel and TINYpulse actually diverge.

Attributes where Marvel and TINYpulse differ
AttributeMarvelTINYpulse
Starting priceFree$5/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20132012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

Only in TINYpulse

  • Pulse surveys
  • Anonymous suggestions
  • Cheers peer recognition
  • eNPS tracking
  • Virtual suggestions box
  • Manager insights
  • Custom surveys
  • Trend analysis

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot TINYpulse
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot TINYpulse
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot TINYpulse
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot TINYpulse

TINYpulse

  • Collecting anonymous employee engagement pulse surveysnot Marvel

Where each one falls short

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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

TINYpulse

  • TINYpulse has joined WebMD Health Services, per the vendor: "TINYpulse has officially joined forces with WebMD Health Services", and its own pricing page now redirects to a WebMD Health Services page

Pricing, plan by plan

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

TINYpulse

$5/month
  • Engage$5/month
    • Weekly pulse surveys
    • Anonymous feedback
    • Cheers recognition
  • Perform$7/month
    • Everything in Engage
    • Performance reviews
    • Goal tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.
Marvel review

Choose TINYpulse if

  • You need pulse surveys.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want anonymous suggestions.
TINYpulse review

Questions people ask

Is Marvel or TINYpulse better?
Neither clearly leads. Marvel starts at Free and TINYpulse at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Marvel or TINYpulse?
Marvel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Marvel and $5/month for TINYpulse.
Does Marvel or TINYpulse run on more platforms?
Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. TINYpulse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Marvel for free?
Yes. Marvel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TINYpulse starts at $5/month.
What is Marvel best used for?
Marvel is most often used for wireframing and clickable prototypes, user testing on a prototype before build, developer handoff with automatic design specs, sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedback. Of those, wireframing and clickable prototypes and user testing on a prototype before build are not what TINYpulse is typically brought in for.
What can Marvel do that TINYpulse cannot?
Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Anonymous suggestions, Cheers peer recognition, eNPS tracking. Both handle Slack, SOC2, GDPR.
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