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Procreate vs Wix Studio

Procreate logo

Procreate

Design

Digital illustration app made for iPad

From
$12.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wix Studio logo

Wix Studio

Web Development

Web platform for agencies and enterprises to build high-performing sites

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Wix Studio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Procreate iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS; Wix Studio free plan lacks advanced features and requires Wix branding
  • They diverge on capability: Procreate covers Digital painting, Wix Studio covers Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Procreate and Wix Studio actually diverge.

Attributes where Procreate and Wix Studio differ
AttributeProcreateWix Studio
Starting price$12.99/one-timeFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription, rates shown per country and not published in a fixed currency
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsiPadWeb, Mobile app
CategoryDesignWeb Development
Founded20102006

Identical on both: 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 Procreate

  • Digital painting
  • Brush library
  • Layer management
  • Selection tools
  • Time-lapse recording
  • Apple Pencil
  • iPad Pro
  • Cloud services

Only in Wix Studio

  • Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control
  • Flexbox and section grid controls
  • No-code animations
  • Custom CSS capabilities
  • JavaScript support
  • Frontend and backend APIs
  • eCommerce with customizable checkout
  • Bookings and appointments

What people use each for

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

Procreate

  • Digital illustrationnot Wix Studio
  • Concept artnot Wix Studio
  • Character designnot Wix Studio
  • Educational artnot Wix Studio
  • Hobby drawingnot Wix Studio

Wix Studio

  • Building responsive websites for creative portfoliosnot Procreate
  • Launching high-converting eCommerce storesnot Procreate
  • Managing service business bookings and schedulingnot Procreate
  • Creating event ticketing and registration platformsnot Procreate
  • Scaling multi-site management for agenciesnot Procreate

Where each one falls short

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

Procreate

  • iPad-only application with no desktop version for Windows or macOS
  • Requires Apple hardware investment (iPad and Apple Pencil)
  • Cannot export to cloud storage natively, limiting cross-device workflows
  • High upfront cost when accounting for required iPad hardware

Wix Studio

  • Free plan lacks advanced features and requires Wix branding
  • Pricing increases with additional site collaborators
  • Storage limits on lower-tier plans may constrain media-heavy sites
  • Prices shown are GST-inclusive and vary by location
  • Business Elite tier at $159.77/month is expensive for small sites
  • Published plan prices vary by country and are rendered dynamically, so the rate you see may differ from the figures quoted here

Pricing, plan by plan

Procreate

$12.99/one-time
  • Procreate$12.99/one-time
    • 200+ brushes
    • Unlimited layers
    • Advanced blending modes
  • Procreate Pocket$5.99/one-time
    • iPhone version
    • Touch-optimized interface
  • Procreate Dreams$19.99/one-time
    • Animation tool
    • Frame-by-frame animation

Wix Studio

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Wix Studio review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Procreate if

  • You need digital painting.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want brush library.
Procreate review

Choose Wix Studio if

  • You need responsive editor with pixel-perfect control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app.
  • You also want flexbox and section grid controls.
Wix Studio review

Questions people ask

Is Procreate or Wix Studio better?
Neither clearly leads. Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time and Wix Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Procreate or Wix Studio?
Wix Studio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12.99/one-time for Procreate and Free for Wix Studio.
Does Procreate or Wix Studio run on more platforms?
Procreate runs on iPad. Wix Studio runs on Web, Mobile app.
Can I use Wix Studio for free?
Yes. Wix Studio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procreate starts at $12.99/one-time.
What is Procreate best used for?
Procreate is most often used for digital illustration, concept art, character design, educational art. Of those, digital illustration and concept art are not what Wix Studio is typically brought in for.
What can Procreate do that Wix Studio cannot?
Procreate covers Digital painting, Brush library, Layer management, Selection tools. Wix Studio covers Responsive editor with pixel-perfect control, Flexbox and section grid controls, No-code animations, Custom CSS capabilities.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Procreate: Does Procreate work on desktop or only iPad?

Procreate is iPad-only. There is no desktop version for Windows or macOS, requiring users to purchase iPad hardware and Apple Pencil for use.

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Wix Studio: What is included in all Wix plans?

All plans include custom domain option, reliable web hosting, AI creation tools, 24/7 customer care, and 14-day money-back guarantee.

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Procreate: What companion apps are available for Procreate?

Procreate Pocket is an iPhone version at $5.99, and Procreate Dreams is an animation tool at $19.99, both one-time purchases.

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Wix Studio: How does storage scale across Wix Studio plans?

Free and Light plans offer minimal storage. Core plan includes 50 GB, Business plan includes 100 GB, and Business Elite includes unlimited storage.

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Wix Studio: Are Wix Studio prices the same globally?

No. Prices and currency vary by location. USD prices displayed are for reference only and include GST.

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