Design · head to head
ProtoPie vs Strikingly

Strikingly
Web Development
One-page website builder for small businesses and creators
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: ProtoPie the free plan allows 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype and 50MB of cloud storage; Strikingly strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
- They diverge on capability: ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ProtoPie and Strikingly actually diverge.
| Attribute | ProtoPie | Strikingly |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android | web |
| Category | Design | Web Development |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Strikingly
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Simple Store
- Blogging
- Forms and live chat
- Traffic analytics
- Social feed integration
- HTTPS/SSL
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ProtoPie
- Interactive prototype designnot Strikingly
- User testing and handoff managementnot Strikingly
- Team design collaborationnot Strikingly
Strikingly
- Personal portfolio or resume sitenot ProtoPie
- Single-product or small online storenot ProtoPie
- Event or landing pagenot ProtoPie
- Small business brochure sitenot 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
Strikingly
- Strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
- Transaction fees of 2-5% apply to store sales on lower-tier plans in addition to payment processor fees.
- Design customization is limited compared to code-based site builders, since sites are built from fixed templates.
- The free plan does not support a custom domain, limiting its use for professional or commercial sites.
Pricing, plan by plan
ProtoPie
Free- FreeFree
- 2 prototypes
- 8 scenes per prototype
- 50MB cloud storage
- Basic$25/month
- 20 prototypes
- 10 scenes per prototype
- 500MB storage
- Pro$47/month
- Unlimited prototypes
- Unlimited handoff recordings
- 5GB team storage
Strikingly
Free- Limited$8/month
- 2 sites
- 1 GB storage per site
- Up to 5 pages
- Pro$16/month
- 3 sites
- 20 GB storage per site
- Up to 100 pages
- VIP$49/month
- 5 sites
- 100 GB storage per site
- Up to 500 products
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 Strikingly if
- You need drag-and-drop editor.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web.
- You also want simple store.
Questions people ask
- Is ProtoPie or Strikingly better?
- Neither clearly leads. ProtoPie starts at Free and Strikingly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ProtoPie or Strikingly?
- ProtoPie starts at Free and Strikingly at Free.
- Does ProtoPie or Strikingly run on more platforms?
- ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Strikingly runs on web.
- 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 interactive prototype design, user testing and handoff management, team design collaboration. Of those, interactive prototype design and user testing and handoff management are not what Strikingly is typically brought in for.
- What can ProtoPie do that Strikingly cannot?
- ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, Simple Store, Blogging, Forms and live chat.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ProtoPie: How much does ProtoPie cost?
ProtoPie offers a free plan ($0/month), Basic at $25/month, and Pro at $47/month per editor. Annual billing offers up to 26% savings. Enterprise pricing is custom for minimum 3 seats.
SourceStrikingly: Does Strikingly have a free plan?
Strikingly offers a free tier for getting started, with paid plans beginning at $8/month (billed yearly) adding a custom domain, more storage, and lower transaction fees on store sales.
SourceProtoPie: Is there a free version of ProtoPie?
Yes. The free plan includes 2 prototypes, 8 scenes per prototype, and 50MB cloud storage. Perfect for trying the platform.
SourceStrikingly: Does Strikingly charge transaction fees on store sales?
Yes. The Limited plan charges a 5% transaction fee, the Pro plan charges 2%, and the VIP plan removes the transaction fee entirely, in addition to any payment processor fees.
SourceProtoPie: What is included in the Pro plan?
Pro plan at $47/month includes unlimited prototypes, unlimited handoff recordings, 5GB team storage, local saving, and team libraries per editor.
SourceStrikingly: What payment methods can I use to sell products?
Strikingly's built-in Simple Store supports accepting payments through PayPal and Stripe.
SourceProtoPie: What add-on products does ProtoPie offer?
Connect Core ($20/month per user), Connect Enterprise and Connect Embedded (custom pricing), and User Testing (custom pricing, annual-only for Pro plan users).
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