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Procreate Dreams vs ProtoPie

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Procreate Dreams

Software

Edit. Animate. Create.

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ProtoPie

Software

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: Procreate Dreams requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K; ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Procreate Dreams and ProtoPie actually diverge.

Attributes where Procreate Dreams and ProtoPie differ
AttributeProcreate DreamsProtoPie
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: 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 Procreate Dreams

Nothing recorded that ProtoPie does not also cover.

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.

Procreate Dreams

No use cases recorded yet. See the Procreate Dreams review.

ProtoPie

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

Where each one falls short

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

Procreate Dreams

  • Requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K
  • 8K video support is not yet available and is listed as coming in a future release

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

Procreate Dreams

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Procreate Dreams review.

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 Procreate Dreams if

Nothing in the data separates Procreate Dreams from ProtoPie on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Procreate Dreams 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 Procreate Dreams or ProtoPie better?
Neither clearly leads. Procreate Dreams 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, Procreate Dreams or ProtoPie?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Procreate Dreams and Free for ProtoPie.
Does Procreate Dreams or ProtoPie run on more platforms?
Procreate Dreams 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. Procreate Dreams starts at On request.
What can Procreate Dreams do that ProtoPie cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation.
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