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ProtoPie vs Roadmunk

ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design Tools

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Roadmunk logo

Roadmunk

Project Management

The collaborative roadmapping tool for strategic planning

From
$19/month
Rated
-

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; Roadmunk starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • They diverge on capability: ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtoPie and Roadmunk actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtoPie and Roadmunk differ
AttributeProtoPieRoadmunk
Starting priceFree$19/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryDesign ToolsProject Management
Founded20132012

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 ProtoPie

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

Only in Roadmunk

  • Visual roadmaps
  • Timeline view
  • Swimlane view
  • Prioritization matrix
  • Feedback inbox
  • Azure DevOps
  • Trello
  • Productboard

Both cover

  • Jira
  • GDPR

What people use each for

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

ProtoPie

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

Roadmunk

  • Small product teams managing roadmaps with stakeholder feedback collectionnot ProtoPie
  • Multi-team organisations seeking organisation-wide product visibilitynot ProtoPie
  • Teams using Jira, Azure DevOps, or Asana as primary project tracking systemsnot 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

Roadmunk

  • Starter plan at $19/editor/month allows only 3 reviewers; additional reviewers cost $5 each per month
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing contact; feature scope and support terms not published
  • Two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync available only on Business tier and above at additional $9/collaborator/month
  • Pricing model based per-editor seats rather than per-organisation, scaling costs significantly for larger teams

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

Roadmunk

$19/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Roadmunk review.

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.

Choose Roadmunk if

  • You need visual roadmaps.
  • You also want timeline view.

Questions people ask

Is ProtoPie or Roadmunk better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtoPie starts at Free and Roadmunk at $19/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtoPie or Roadmunk?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ProtoPie and $19/month for Roadmunk.
Does ProtoPie or Roadmunk run on more platforms?
ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Roadmunk runs on Web.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Yes. ProtoPie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Roadmunk starts at $19/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 Roadmunk is typically brought in for.
What can ProtoPie do that Roadmunk cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Roadmunk covers Visual roadmaps, Timeline view, Swimlane view, Prioritization matrix. Both handle Jira, GDPR.

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