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Axure RP

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Desktop tool for high-fidelity, logic-heavy prototypes with conditions, variables, repeaters and documentation, published to Axure Cloud. It suits UX and product teams building complex enterprise flows rather than visual UI polish. Axure RP 11 shipped in October 2024; the 24 Sept 2026 build added an experimental built-in MCP server giving AI tools read-only access to open files. Perpetual licenses are no longer sold.

Information

Type
Design app
Usage
0.1%
Platform
MacWindowsWeb
Cost
$ 348
Pricing
Axure RP Pro, $29/user/month with the Annual toggle selected; Team $49

Features

No
FreeNo free plan
Partly
AIExperimental read-only MCP server
Yes
OfflineDesktop app; local files
Yes
Pen ToolPen tool for vector shapes
Partly
CollaborationTeam projects use check-out/check-in
Yes
CommentsComments on Axure Cloud
Yes
HandoffInspect on Axure Cloud
Partly
ArtboardsPages, not multiple artboards
Yes
SymbolsComponents (formerly masters)
No
3D TransformNo 3D transforms
Partly
ResponsiveAdaptive views; no auto layout
Yes
PrototypingAdvanced conditional prototyping

About Axure RP

Axure RP is a desktop prototyping tool for Windows and Mac made by Axure Software Solutions. The current version is Axure RP 11. UX designers and business analysts use it for wireframes, diagrams, documentation and highly functional prototypes.

It is known for logic that other tools lack: conditional interactions, variables, repeaters for data-driven tables and lists, multi-state dynamic panels, working forms and adaptive views for different screen sizes. Every subscription includes unlimited publishing and hosting of prototypes on Axure Cloud, where reviewers can view and comment.

Axure no longer sells perpetual licences; RP 11 is sold only as a monthly or annual subscription. Existing perpetual licences keep working.

Best for: UX designers and analysts who need realistic, logic-heavy prototypes for testing or specifying complex enterprise software.

Strengths

  • Conditional logic, variables and repeaters allow very realistic prototypes.
  • Unlimited reviewers and Axure Cloud hosting are included.
  • Combines wireframes, diagrams and documentation in one file.
  • Free Team licences for qualifying students and educators.
  • Enterprise plan offers on-premises and private hosting.

Limitations

  • The editor is a desktop app; the browser is only for viewing published prototypes.
  • The learning curve is steeper than in click-through tools.
  • Visual design features are weaker than in dedicated UI design tools.
  • Co-authoring needs the more expensive Team plan.

Pricing

Axure RP Pro is US$29 per user per month billed annually or $34 billed monthly. Axure RP Team is $49 annually or $57 monthly. Enterprise is quote-only, and a 30-day free trial is available. Checked October 2026.

When to pick something else

  • ProtoPie: pick it if you need sensor and multi-device interactions
  • Justinmind: pick it if you want similar logic-heavy prototyping at a different price
  • Figma: pick it if visual design and team libraries matter more than complex logic
  • Balsamiq: pick it if you only need quick low-fidelity wireframes

Checked against Axure RP’s own website in October 2026.

Axure RP is a UI Design tool for Mac, Windows and Web. A paid plan costs about $348 a year, with no free plan. In our comparison it supports offline, pen Tool, comments, handoff, symbols and prototyping. AI, Collaboration, Artboards and Responsive are only partly supported. It does not offer 3D Transform.

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