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ProtoPie vs Webex by Cisco

ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design Tools

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Webex by Cisco logo

Webex by Cisco

Communication & Collaboration

A simpler, smarter way to work

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; Webex by Cisco listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)
  • They diverge on capability: ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtoPie and Webex by Cisco actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtoPie and Webex by Cisco differ
AttributeProtoPieWebex by Cisco
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android
CategoryDesign ToolsCommunication & Collaboration
Founded20131984

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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 Webex by Cisco

  • Video and audio conferencing
  • Screen sharing and annotation
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Recording and playback
  • Meeting transcription
  • Chat and messaging
  • Calendar integration
  • Breakout sessions

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira
  • SOC2

What people use each for

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

ProtoPie

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

Webex by Cisco

  • Video conferencingnot ProtoPie
  • Webinarsnot ProtoPie
  • Virtual eventsnot ProtoPie
  • Trainingnot ProtoPie
  • Enterprise communicationnot 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

Webex by Cisco

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6 per user per month for Cisco Webex, via reseller Conscia Group UK Ltd (ITGL)

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

Webex by Cisco

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Group meetings (40 min limit, 100 participants)
    • HD video
  • Pro$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings (500 participants)
    • Cloud recording and storage
    • Advanced scheduling
  • Business$18/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom branding
    • Advanced security
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited everything
    • Dedicated account manager
    • Custom deployment

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 Webex by Cisco if

  • You need video and audio conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing and annotation.
Webex by Cisco review

Questions people ask

Is ProtoPie or Webex by Cisco better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtoPie starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtoPie or Webex by Cisco?
ProtoPie starts at Free and Webex by Cisco at Free.
Does ProtoPie or Webex by Cisco run on more platforms?
ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Webex by Cisco runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, 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 Webex by Cisco is typically brought in for.
What can ProtoPie do that Webex by Cisco cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation. Webex by Cisco covers Video and audio conferencing, Screen sharing and annotation, Virtual backgrounds, Recording and playback. Both handle Slack, Jira, SOC2.
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