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ProtoPie vs Adobe Illustrator

ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Adobe Illustrator logo

Adobe Illustrator

Software

Professional vector graphics software

From
$22.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ProtoPie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage; Adobe Illustrator listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey
  • They diverge on capability: ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtoPie and Adobe Illustrator actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtoPie and Adobe Illustrator differ
AttributeProtoPieAdobe Illustrator
Starting priceFree$22.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWindows, Macos, Ios
Founded20131982

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 ProtoPie

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

Only in Adobe Illustrator

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradients & effects
  • Symbols & instances
  • Artboards
  • 3D capabilities

Both cover

  • Figma
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Desktop deployment

What people use each for

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

ProtoPie

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

Adobe Illustrator

  • Logo designnot ProtoPie
  • Vector illustrationnot ProtoPie
  • Icon designnot ProtoPie
  • Print designnot ProtoPie

Where each one falls short

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

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

Adobe Illustrator

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud as part of Adobe Creative Cloud (which bundles Illustrator) at £58 to £80 per licence per month, via reseller ServiceKey

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Adobe Illustrator

$22.99/month
  • Single App$22.99/month
    • Illustrator desktop app
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Fonts
  • All Apps$59.99/month
    • All Creative Cloud apps
    • 100GB cloud storage
    • Adobe Stock trial

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Adobe Illustrator if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Adobe Illustrator review

Questions people ask

Is ProtoPie or Adobe Illustrator better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtoPie starts at Free and Adobe Illustrator at $22.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtoPie or Adobe Illustrator?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ProtoPie and $22.99/month for Adobe Illustrator.
Does ProtoPie or Adobe Illustrator run on more platforms?
ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Adobe Illustrator runs on Windows, Macos, Ios.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Yes. ProtoPie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Adobe Illustrator starts at $22.99/month.
What is ProtoPie best used for?
ProtoPie is most often used for building high fidelity interactive prototypes without code, prototyping multi device and hardware interactions, sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testing. Of those, building high fidelity interactive prototypes without code and prototyping multi device and hardware interactions are not what Adobe Illustrator is typically brought in for.
What can ProtoPie do that Adobe Illustrator cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Adobe Illustrator covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Both handle Figma, SOC2, GDPR, Desktop deployment.
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