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ProtoPie vs Setmore

ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Software

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtoPie and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtoPie and Setmore differ
AttributeProtoPieSetmore
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Online booking
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding

Both cover

  • Cloud 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 Setmore
  • Prototyping multi device and hardware interactionsnot Setmore
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for testingnot Setmore

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot ProtoPie
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot ProtoPie
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 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

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

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

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore 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.
ProtoPie review

Choose Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.
Setmore review

Questions people ask

Is ProtoPie or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtoPie starts at Free and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtoPie or Setmore?
ProtoPie starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does ProtoPie or Setmore run on more platforms?
ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can ProtoPie do that Setmore cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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