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ProtoPie vs Xara Designer Pro+

ProtoPie logo

ProtoPie

Design

Create advanced interactive prototypes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xara Designer Pro+ logo

Xara Designer Pro+

Design

Desktop publishing, web design, photo editing and graphic design in one workspace

From
On request
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; Xara Designer Pro+ compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ProtoPie and Xara Designer Pro+ actually diverge.

Attributes where ProtoPie and Xara Designer Pro+ differ
AttributeProtoPieXara Designer Pro+
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Design).

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 Xara Designer Pro+

Nothing recorded that ProtoPie does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

ProtoPie

  • Interactive prototype designnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • User testing and handoff managementnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Team design collaborationnot Xara Designer Pro+

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Desktop publishing and professional layout workflowsnot ProtoPie
  • Web design and e-commerce site creation without codenot ProtoPie
  • Photo editing and image retouching for visual projectsnot ProtoPie
  • Graphic design and illustration in single workspacenot ProtoPie
  • Multi-discipline creative work with unlimited flexibilitynot 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

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

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

Xara Designer Pro+

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Xara Designer Pro+ 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 Xara Designer Pro+ if

Nothing in the data separates Xara Designer Pro+ from ProtoPie on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Xara Designer Pro+ review

Questions people ask

Is ProtoPie or Xara Designer Pro+ better?
Neither clearly leads. ProtoPie starts at Free and Xara Designer Pro+ at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ProtoPie or Xara Designer Pro+?
ProtoPie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for ProtoPie and On request for Xara Designer Pro+.
Does ProtoPie or Xara Designer Pro+ run on more platforms?
ProtoPie runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android. Xara Designer Pro+ runs on Web.
Can I use ProtoPie for free?
Yes. ProtoPie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xara Designer Pro+ starts at On request.
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 Xara Designer Pro+ is typically brought in for.
What can ProtoPie do that Xara Designer Pro+ cannot?
ProtoPie covers Interactive prototyping, Data binding, Advanced interactions, Animation.

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.

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Xara Designer Pro+: Does Xara Designer Pro offer a free trial?

Yes, Xara Designer Pro offers a free trial download, allowing users to test the software before purchasing.

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ProtoPie: 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.

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ProtoPie: 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.

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ProtoPie: 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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