UX and UI Design Tools: Compare Features and Pricing
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| Name of app | TypeAI-first tool or design app | Weekly use, UX Tools State of Prototyping, spring 2026 | Where can you design? | Cheapest paid plan per year | FreeFree plan without a trial? | AIWhat can its AI do? | OfflineCan open and edit files offline? | Pen ToolCan draw vectors and paths? | CollaborationSupports simultaneous editing? | CommentsOthers can leave comments? | HandoffSpecs or code for developers? | ArtboardsMany screens on one canvas? | SymbolsReusable components? | 3D TransformCan perform 3D transforms? | ResponsiveAuto layout or responsive resizing? | PrototypingCan prototype within the app? |
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 Paper | AI-first | 8.2% |     | $ 192 |  | Canvas agent plus MCP for external coding agents | Not confirmed |  Vector editing in progress (roadmap) | Unlimited free editors on every plan | Comments (shipped July 2026) | HTML/CSS canvas exports as code; MCP | Multiple frames on canvas | Components with slots 'coming soon' |  Three.js islands only planned | Real CSS flex; CSS Grid planned | Not confirmed |
 Google Stitch | AI-first | 5.3% | | Free | | Prompt, sketch or screenshot to UI screens and variants | Browser app, requires Google sign-in | Not confirmed | No multi-user editing yet (staff reply, Apr 2026) | Not confirmed | HTML/CSS export, paste to Figma, MCP server | Multiple screens on a design canvas | Not confirmed | Not documented | Not confirmed | Prototypes built from linked screens |
 pen.dev | AI-first | 3.4% | | Free | | On-canvas agents; MCP/CLI for coding agents | Local .pen files; offline use not documented | Paths, curves, SVG paste | Share links are view-only snapshots | Not confirmed | 1-click HTML + CSS/Tailwind export | Frames on an infinite canvas | Components with overrides and slots | Not documented | Fill/hug/absolute layout | Not confirmed |
 UX Pilot | AI-first | 2.8% | | $ 264 | | Prompt/document to wireframes and hi-fi; heatmaps, review | Web app and Figma plugin | Not documented | Team Collaboration on Teams plan; real-time unverified | Not confirmed | Figma export, code export, GitHub sync | Multi-screen flows | Imports Figma components | Not documented | Mobile and desktop screen sizes | Interactive hi-fi prototypes |
 Magic Patterns | AI-first | 2.7% | | $ 204 | | Prompt/screenshot to coded prototypes on your DS | Web app only | Not documented | Real-time multiplayer editing | Inline comments | Code download, GitHub sync, Figma export, MCP | Canvas and multi-page designs | Uses design-system code components | Not documented | Not confirmed | Interactive coded prototypes |
 Subframe | AI-first | 1.8% | | $ 240 | | Claude Code/Codex agent designs and codes on canvas | Code stays local; canvas lives in cloud | Not confirmed | Multiplayer with team and agents | Threaded comments on elements | React/Tailwind in your codebase | Infinite canvas | Components with props, slots, variants | Not documented | Layers map to responsive flex code | Share prototypes; coded, not hotspot-based |
 Banani | AI-first | 0.5% | | $ 144 | | Prompt/image/Figma link to multi-screen UI | Web app only | Not confirmed | Shared team projects on paid plans | Link sharing for feedback; comments unverified | Figma (auto layout), HTML/CSS, MCP | Multi-screen canvas | Design system import; instances unverified | Not documented | Auto layout kept on Figma export | Clickable multi-screen prototypes |
 Moonchild | AI-first | 0.1% | | $ 153 | | PRD to UI flows using your design system | Web app | Not documented | Team plan with shared credits; real-time unverified | Not confirmed | Figma export; MCP to Claude Code/Cursor/Codex | Chat-powered infinite canvas | Built from imported DS components | Not documented | Not confirmed | Design with prototypes |
 Visily | AI-first | Not in survey | | $ 168 | | Text/screenshot to screens, components, diagrams, themes | Web app only | Not confirmed | Real-time co-designing | Commenting on all plans | Export to code and Figma on Pro | Boards hold multiple screens | Smart Components and synced templates | Not documented | Not confirmed | Interactive prototyping, AI auto-prototype |
 Relume | AI-first | Not in survey | | $ 216 | | Prompt to sitemap, wireframes, style guide, copy | Web app only | Not documented | Unlimited editors; real-time unverified | View & comment sharing on paid plans | Export to Figma, Webflow, React | Wireframe per sitemap page | 1,000+ Figma/Webflow/React components | Not documented | Not confirmed | Publishes live sites; no prototype mode |
 Figma | Design app | 82.6% |   | $ 192 | | Figma Make, Figma Agent, image edits, MCP server | Desktop app; can't open new files offline | Pen tool and vector networks | Simultaneous multiplayer editing | Comments on canvas and prototypes | Dev Mode inspect, code snippets, MCP | Multiple frames per page | Components with variants and properties | No native 3D; plugins only | Auto layout, grid and constraints | Native prototyping with smart animate |
 Framer | Design app | 17.5% | | $ 120 | | Framer Agent builds pages, components, code | Online editor; no offline mode stated | Vector drawing and icon sets | Real-time co-editing | Comments; viewers comment free | Publishes live site; no spec inspect | Multiple pages and breakpoints on canvas | Components with variants | Native 3D transforms | Stacks, grids and breakpoints | Interactions, effects, live preview |
 Adobe Photoshop | Design app | 1.6% | | $ 240 | | Generative Fill/Expand, Harmonize, upscale | Desktop app works offline | Pen tool and vector paths | Shared cloud docs; no live co-editing | Comments via Share for review | No dev handoff | Artboards | Smart Objects, not true symbols | Perspective warp; 3D features removed | No responsive layout | No prototyping |
 Adobe Illustrator | Design app | 1.4% | | $ 276 | | Firefly: text to vector, recolor, expand | Desktop app works offline | Industry-standard pen tool | No simultaneous co-editing | Comments via Share for review | No dev handoff | Multiple artboards | Symbols | 3D and Materials effects | No auto layout or constraints | No prototyping |
 Penpot | Design app | 1.1% | | $ 84 | | No built-in AI; free MCP server for agents | Browser only; self-hosting possible | Vector path/pen tool | Real-time multiplayer editing | Comments, now in design workspace | Inspect tab with CSS/SVG/HTML code | Multiple boards per page | Components with variants | No 3D transforms | Flex and grid layout, constraints | Interactive prototyping with flows |
 Sketch | Design app | 0.9% | | $ 120 | | Free local MCP server for external AI clients | Native Mac app works offline | Vector pen tool | Real-time collaboration on Mac | Free viewers can browse and comment | Developer handoff in the web app | Multiple artboards per page | Symbols with overrides | No 3D transforms | Stack layouts, min/max sizing | Built-in prototyping, web preview |
 Affinity by Canva | Design app | 0.7% | | Free | | Canva AI tools need paid Canva plan | Local desktop app, works offline | Pen and vector tools | No real-time co-editing | No commenting | No dev handoff | Multiple artboards | Symbols | Not confirmed | Constraints only; no auto layout | No prototyping |
 Axure RP | Design app | 0.1% | | $ 348 | | Experimental read-only MCP server | Desktop app; local files | Pen tool for vector shapes | Team projects use check-out/check-in | Comments on Axure Cloud | Inspect on Axure Cloud | Pages, not multiple artboards | Components (formerly masters) | No 3D transforms | Adaptive views; no auto layout | Advanced conditional prototyping |
 UXPin | Design app | Not in survey | | $ 348 | | Forge and AI Chat Agent build coded UI | Desktop app keeps editing open page offline | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Comments and review | Code-backed specs and JSX export | Pages; unverified multi-artboard canvas | Coded components and patterns | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Variables, conditions, expressions |
 MockFlow | Design app | Not in survey | | $ 108 | | Screenshot-to-wireframe, Mida agent, MCP | Offline desktop app on Max plan | Not confirmed | Real-time team collaboration | Comments incl. audio comments | Build mode code export (Max) | Pages; artboard canvas unverified | Reusable components and UI kits | No 3D transforms advertised | Not confirmed | Clickable wireframe links |
 Lunacy | Design app | Not in survey | | Free | | Background remover, upscaler, text/avatars | Full offline mode with local files | Vector pen tool | Real-time collaboration | Comments incl. audio and stickers | Handoff listed as supported | Multiple artboards | Components and variables | No 3D transforms | Auto layout and constraints | Clickable prototypes |
 Pixso | Design app | Not in survey | | $ 144 | | Design AI, D2C/C2D, MCP server | Not confirmed | Vector pen tool | Real-time multiplayer editing | Comments | Dev view and design-to-code | Multiple frames per page | Team component libraries | Not confirmed | Auto layout | Prototype presentation links |
| Name of app | Where can it be used? | Pricing as last checked | FreeCan be used for free without trial? | WebsiteOfficial site |
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 UX Pickle Free UX Audit | | Free | | Website |
 VertaaUX | | No public pricing | | Website |
 Baymard | | $200/mo Foundation; $350/mo Expansion; from $700/mo Custom - all billed annually only ($2,400 / $4,200 / $8,400+ per year) | | Website |
 UXAudit.Now | | $49/mo Starter; $199/mo Pro; $499/mo Enterprise (annual billing: $39 / $159 / $399 per month) | | Website |
 Flawless | | $9 one-time per full report; no subscription | | Website |
 Cruelx | | $8.99 one-time full report; $25/mo Starter; $75/mo Agency; $149/mo Agency Pro | | Website |
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| Name of app | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Which platforms can create designs? | Estimated cost per year? | FreeFree to use without trial? | DesignCan create designs from scratch? | ImportIntegrations with other apps? | AnimationsCan animate objects & micro-interactions? | TransitionsCan animate between screens? | DataCan populate objects from data? | CodeRequires code to prototype? | InputsSupports dynamic text inputs? | VariablesSupports conditional logic and data? | SharingHow others can view the prototype? | HandoffCan create specs for developers? | SensorsSupports native device sensors? | GamepadSupports gamepad? | VoiceSupports voice dictation? | TasksSupports guided usability testing prompts? | AnalyticsCan track events when testing? | HeatmapCan generates heatmaps from user testing? |
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| Figma | (1702) | | $ 192 | | Can create designs from scratch |  | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Possible using plugins | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | | | Automatic specs for developers | No device sensors | Supports popular game console controllers | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Adobe XD | (502) | | Creative Cloud only | | Can create designs from scratch |   | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Populate prototyping with external data | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | Automatic specs for developers | No device sensors | Supports XBox and Dualshock controllers | Voice command triggers and playback | Possible using plugins | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
| Sketch | (370) | | $ 120 | | Can create designs from scratch | | No micro-interactions | Can animate between screens | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | ||
 Principle | (101) | | $ 129 | | Can only prototype with existing screens |  | Can animate objects | Can be mimicked by transitioning objects | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 ProtoPie | (154) | | $ 300 | | Can only prototype with existing screens | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | Supports dynamic inputs | Conditional logic with variables | | No developer handoff | Microphone, tilt, compass, 3d touch | Supported through ProtoPie Connect | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
| Axure | (143) | | $ 348 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | No coding functionality | Supports dynamic text inputs | Supports conditional logic and data | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | ||
 Framer Web | (60) | | $ 120 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Natively supported through packages | Variables not supported | | All viewer can see handoff code | Supports a wide range of gamepads and controlers | Supported through custom code or plugins | No guided tasks | Possible through packages | No heatmap support | ||||
 Marvel | (61) | | $ 144 | | Can create designs from scratch |   | No micro-interactions | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported |   | Automatic specs for developers | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Webflow | (19) | | $ 180 | | Can create designs from scratch | Can animate objects | No transitions between screens | Populate prototyping with external data | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Logic through conditional visibility and rules | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | ||
| UXPin | (89) | | $ 348 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Populate prototyping with external data | No coding functionality | Supports dynamic inputs | Conditional logic with variables | | Automatic specs for developers | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Flinto | (22) | | $ 99 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Proto.io | (20) | | $ 288 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | Dynamic text inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Origami Studio | (7) | | Free | | | Can animate objects | Not automatic, but can be built | Populate prototyping with external data | No coding functionality | Supports dynamic inputs | Supported through switches and logic | | No developer handoff | Accelerometer and gyroscope support | Using device microphone | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |||
 Balsamiq | (1) | | $ 192 | | Can create designs from scratch | No micro-interactions | No transitions between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | ||
 Anima | (0) | | Not public | | Can only prototype with existing screens | | No micro-interactions | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | Automatic specs for developers | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | Support for Google Analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Kite Compositor | (1) | | $ 99 | | Can only prototype with existing screens | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Flinto Lite | (22) | | $ 240 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Frontify | (0) | | Quote only | | Can only prototype with existing screens | No micro-interactions | No transitions between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | Automatic specs for developers | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | Guided usability testing prompts | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | ||
 Fuse Open | (0) | | Free | | Can only prototype with existing screens | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Populate prototyping with external data | Runs on UX Markup | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Justinmind | (0) | | $ 228 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Populate prototyping with external data | No coding functionality | Supports dynamic text inputs | Variables supported | | Automatic specs for developers | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
 Mockplus | (0) | | $ 199 | | Can create designs from scratch | | Can animate objects | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | |
| Moqups | (0) | | $ 84 | | Can create designs from scratch | No micro-interactions | No transitions between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support | ||
 Preely | (0) | | Quote only | | Can only prototype with existing screens | | No micro-interactions | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | Guided usability testing prompts | Analytics supported | Automatic heatmaps from usability testing | |
 Studio | (0) | | $ 60 | | Can create designs from scratch | No micro-interactions | Can animate between screens | Only static text supported | No coding functionality | No dynamic inputs | Variables not supported | | No developer handoff | No device sensors | Can't detect gamepad input | No voice support | No guided tasks | No supported analytics | No heatmap support |
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| Name of app | Which platforms can create content? | Estimated cost per year? | FreeFree to use without trial? | Guest collaboratorsAnonymous editors allowed? | CursorsView collaborator cursors? | Cursor messagesShow message on your cursor? | StickersAdd stickers to the canvas? | Emoji ReactionsInline reactions on shapes? | In-App CallsVideo or audio chats? | FlowchartsCreate logic flows? | CommentsOthers can leave comments? | Freehand DrawingFreehand capabilities? | Apple PencilWorks with Apple Pencil? | VotingAudience voting function? | TimerTimer for all participants? | Bulk stickiesMass import sticky notes? | Auto SortingOrder items by property? | Auto ClusterCluster items by property? | Smart LayoutAuto-organize items? | Document AgendaShared text notes? | Presentation ModeView frames and slides? |
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 Miro | | $ 96 | | Guests can view, comment, or edit | See live cursors as they move and edit. | Can't add messages to cursor. | Use the emoji app to add stickers to the canvas. | Emoji reactions attach to shapes. | Start video calls in the app. | Diagramming and flowcharting capabilities built in. | Comments are pins anywhere on the canvas.Comments are pins anywhere on the canvas. | Freehand draw using the Pen tool. | Works in the web browser on iPad OS. | Collaborative voting sessions. | Timer visible for all participants (even with music) | Use 'bulk mode' or paste from a list or spreadsheet onto the canvas. | Use tags to find related stickies, but can't automatically sort or group them. | Some clustering possible through plugins. | Enable grid layout within a frame. | Formatted text notes within the document. | Frames can be used as presentation slides. |
| FigJam | | $ 36 | | | See live cursors as they move and edit. | Add message to your cursor using the 'Emote' function. | Add stickers with the 'Stamp' function. | Lots of emotes and stickers, but not connected to shapes. | | Diagramming and flowcharting capabilities built in. | Comments are pins anywhere on the canvas.Comments are pins anywhere on the canvas. | Freehand draw using the 'Marker' tool. | Tons of bugs and issues on iPad. Not ready for use. | | Timer visible for all participants. | Copy and paste from a spreadsheet or import CSV | Can't sort items by a specific property. | Automatically 'Gather' by tag, name, color, reaction, or person who reacted. | Auto Layout grids can be pasted from Figma. | Template auto-layout agendas available as an inserted element. | |
 Mural | | $ 120 | | 'Visitors' can view, comment, and edit. | See live cursors as they move and edit. | Can't add messages to cursor. | No sticker packs. | Emojis float up from your avatar, not connected to the canvas. | No audio or video calls in app. | Comments are separate shapes that can be placed anywhere. | Possible through the iOS app. | Collaborative voting sessions. | Timer visible for all participants. | | Can't sort items by a specific property. | Can't cluster shapes based on properties. | No smart layout capabilities. | No collaborative notes within a document. | Create slides using the 'Outline' mode | ||
 Whimsical | | $ 120 | | Guests can view, comment, and edit. | See live cursors as they move and edit. | Can't add messages to cursor. | Icon search works somewhat like stickers. | No emoji reactions. | No audio or video calls in app. | Using the 'flowchart' document type. | Start a comment thread on any shape. | No pencil tool or hand drawing. | No drawing tools available. | No voting functionality. | No timer functionality. | Paste text or bulleted lists into a sticky note or mind map board | Can't sort items by a specific property. | Can't cluster shapes based on properties. | Using the 'sticky notes' document type. | No collaborative notes within a document. | No way to present frame by frame. |
 Lucidspark | | Not public | | Guests can view, comment, and edit. | See live cursors as they move and edit. | Can't add messages to cursor. | No sticker packs. | Emoji reactions attach to shapes. | No audio or video calls in app. | Diagramming and flowcharting capabilities built in. | Start a comment thread on any shape. | Freehand draw using the drawing tool. | Works in the web browser on iPad OS. | Collaborative voting sessions. | Timer visible for all participants. | Generate sticky notes from CSV or TXT file | Automatically 'Sort' within groups by tag or color | Automatically 'Gather' by tag, name, color, reaction, or person who reacted. | No smart layout capabilities. | Formatted text notes within the document. | |
 Milanote | | $ 120 | | Guests can view (but not edit) with a secret link. | See live cursors as they move and edit. | Can't add messages to cursor. | No sticker packs. | Emoji reactions attach to shapes. | No audio or video calls in app. | Only straight lines, only rectangles. | Start a comment thread using the 'Comment' block. | Supports freehand drawing. | Supports Apple Pencil. | No voting functionality. | No timer functionality. | No bulk importing. | Can't sort items by a specific property. | Can't cluster shapes based on properties. | Smart layout is enabled with the 'column' block. | Rich formatting within the 'note' block can be used as an agenda. | No way to present frame by frame. |
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| Name of app | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Which platforms can create designs? | Estimated cost per year? | FreeFree to use without trial? | Dynamic LinesDo lines stay connect and auto-adjust? | Manual FlowsCreate flows from scratch? | Auto GenerateGenerate flows from data? | Auto LayoutAutomatically keep flows aligned? | Data ImportAttach additional data to flows | Live CollaborationCollaborate simultaneously? | CommentsLeave comments for others? | Auto ContainersReorder lists and grids? | Mind MapsAutomatic radial layouts? | Hand DrawingCan you draw freehand? | UI DesignCan also be used for UI design? | Share & ExportHow can you share flows? |
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| Figma | (1036) | | $ 192 | | Lines don't stay connected with shapes | Flows can be created from scratch | Can't generate flows from data | Basic text replacement through plugins | Multiple editors can work simultaneously | Can leave comments on a flow | Possible with Auto Layout | Can't generate radial flows | Freehand drawing with the pencil tool | Can create high-fidelity UI designs |   | ||
| Miro | (598) | | $ 96 | | Lines adjust as shapes moveLines adjust as shapes move | Flows can be created from scratch | Can't generate flows from data | Basic grid within frames | Possible with Zapier | Multiple editors can work simultaneously | Possible using Frames | | Freehand drawing (works on iPad!) | Basic wireframing | | ||
| Sketch | (412) | | $ 120 | | Lines don't stay connected with shapes | Flows can be created from scratch | Can't generate flows from data | Some alignment can be maintained with Smart Layout | Basic text replacement | | Possible through Sketch Cloud | Possible with Smart Layout | Can't generate radial flows | Freehand drawing with the pencil tool | Can create high-fidelity UI designs | | |
| Whimsical | (248) | | $ 120 | | Lines adjust as shapes moveLines adjust as shapes move | Flows can be created from scratch | Can't generate flows from data | Doesn't maintain flow layout | No data imports | Multiple editors can work simultaneously | Can leave comments on a flow | Can reorder elements in a list | | Freehand drawing | Can create wireframes |  | |
| Adobe XD | (252) | | Creative Cloud only | | Lines don't stay connected with shapes | Flows can be created from scratch | Can't generate flows from data | Some alignment can be maintained with Content-Aware | Basic text replacement with plugins | Multiple editors can work simultaneously | Possible through Sketch Cloud | Possible with stacks | Can't generate radial flows | Can create high-fidelity UI designs | | ||
 Overflow | (111) | | € 239 | | Lines adjust as shapes moveLines adjust as shapes move | Using pre-imported screens | Start from Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Photoshop | Doesn't maintain flow layout | Multiple editors can't work simultaneously | Can leave comments for other collaborators | Can't reorder elements in a list | Can't generate radial flows | No freehand drawing capabilties | Can't create UI designs | | ||
 draw.io | (113) | | Free | | Lines adjust as shapes moveLines adjust as shapes move | Flows can be created from scratch | Can generate flows from CSV files | Can auto-align and rearrange flow steps | Multiple editors can't work simultaneously | Collaborators can't leave comments | Can't reorder elements in a list | Layout can be applied, not automatic | No freehand drawing capabilties | Can't create UI designs |  | ||
| Lucidchart | (90) | | $ 108 | | Lines adjust as shapes moveLines adjust as shapes move | Flows can be created from scratch | Flows, ERDs, Org Charts, Network Diagrams | For some diagram types | One-way sync with Data Linking | Multiple editors can work simultaneously | Leave comments for collaborators | Using Smart Containers | Radial layout can be applied | No freehand drawing capabilties | | ||
 Flowmapp | (28) | | $ 99 | | Lines adjust as shapes moveLines adjust as shapes move | Flows can be created from scratch | All shapes adhere to a grid | Import Sitemaps from XML, not user flows | Multiple editors can work simultaneously | Can leave comments for collaborators | Can't reorder elements in a list | Can construct radial flowsCan construct radial flows | Basic wireframing (coming soon!) | | |||
 VisualSitemaps | (4) | | $ 261 | | Can't detach or change line sides | Generates sitemaps from site crawler | Shapes are auto-arranged when moved | Can import .XML sitemaps | Can't see other collaborators | Can leave comments on screenshots | Can't manually create lists or elements | Can't generate radial flows | No freehand drawing capabilties | Can't create UI designs | |
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| Name of app | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Which platforms can create designs? | Estimated cost per year? | FreeFree to use without trial? | ProgramsCompatible design programs? | View TypeHow do developers access designs? | SpecsCan create design specs? | AutomaticCan automatically generates specs? | AssetsCan export design assets? | MeasureCan measure distance and size? | VariablesSupports custom CSS variables? | Style GuideCan automatically generate style guide | GuidesCan display layout guides from design apps? | LayersCan show layer tree? | CommentsOther can leave comments? | RevisionsCan save versions of files? | SharingHow others can access designs? |
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 Figma | (1416) | | $ 192 | | | Native canvas | Supports specs | Comments are supported | Export assets and images | Can measure distances and sizes | See color variables while inspecting | No style guides | Guides can be viewed in handoff | Layers accessible in handoff | Reviewers can leave comments | Can't view past revisions | | |
 Zeplin | (646) | | $ 165 | | | Separate viewer | Supports specs | Comments are supported | Export assets and images | Can measure distances and sizes | See color variables while inspecting | Automatic style guide | Guides can be viewed in handoff | Layer hierarchy not present in handoff | Reviewers can leave comments | Revision stored with handoff | | |
| Adobe XD | (269) | | Creative Cloud only | | | Separate viewer | Supports specs | Comments are supported | Export assets and images | Can measure distances and sizes | No variables or tokens | Automatic style guide | Guides not present in handoff | Layer hierarchy not present in handoff | Reviewers can leave comments | Can't view past revisions | | |
| Sketch | (98) | | $ 120 | | | Separate viewer | Supports specs | Comments are supported | Export through Sketch Cloud Inspector | Measure through Sketch Cloud Inspector | Variables shown in Sketch Cloud Inspector panel | No style guides | Guides can be viewed in handoff | Layer hierarchy not present in handoff | Reviewers can leave comments | Each version is accessible in the Sketch Cloud Inspector | | |
| UXPin | (75) | | $ 348 | | | Separate viewer | Supports specs | Comments are supported | Export assets and images | Can measure distances and sizes | No variables or tokens | Automatic style guide | Guides not present in handoff | Layers accessible in handoff | Reviewers can leave comments | Revision stored with handoff | | |
| Marvel | (0) | | $ 144 | | | Separate viewer | Supports specs | Comments are supported | Export assets and images | Can measure distances and sizes | No variables or tokens | No style guides | Guides not present in handoff | Layer hierarchy not present in handoff | Comments not supported | Can't view past revisions | | |
| Frontify | (0) | | Quote only | | Separate viewer | Supports specs | Specs must be manually created | No asset exporting | Can measure distances and sizes | See color variables while inspecting | No style guides | Guides not present in handoff | Layer hierarchy not present in handoff | Reviewers can leave comments | Revision stored with handoff | | ||
 Justinmind | (0) | | $ 228 | | | Separate viewer | Supports specs | Comments are supported | Export assets and images | Can measure distances and sizes | No variables or tokens | No style guides | Guides not present in handoff | Layers accessible in handoff | Reviewers can leave comments | Revision stored with handoff | |
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| Name of app | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Which platforms can create designs? | ProgramsEstimated cost per year? | FreeFree to use without trial? | IndividualCost for single user? | TeamCost for 2+ team members? | SymbolsCan import symbols? | LayersCan import normal layers? | AssetsCan export design assets? | SharingCan the library be shared? | PermissionsCan access be restricted? | InterfaceWhich type of interface? | UpdateCan sync changes across documents? | AnnotateInclude descriptions about components? | Style GuideCan automatically generate a style guide? |
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| Figma | (1641) | | | | $ | $ | Can import symbols | Can import normal layers into Design System | Can import generic assets | Library can be shared with others | Can restrict design system access | Panel or Window | Can sync changes across documents | Basic notes can be viewed while inspecting files | No automatic style guide | |
| Sketch | (770) | | | | $ | $ | Can import symbols | Can't import normal layers | External assets not supported | Library can be shared with others | Can limit access with Dropbox or similar | Drop Down | Can sync changes across documents | Can't create notes about components | No automatic style guide | |
| Adobe XD | (309) | | | | $ | $ | Can import symbols | Can't import normal layers | Can import generic assets | Library can be shared with others | Access control included with Enterprise | Panel | Can sync changes across documents | Can't create notes about components | Automatic style guideAutomatic style guide | |
 zeroheight | (123) | | | | $ 12 | $ 12-145 | Can import symbols | Can import normal layers into Design System | Can import generic assets | Library can be shared with others | Only on company plan | Panel (Sketch), Embedded (Figma) | Can't sync changes across documents | Can create notes about components | Automatic style guideAutomatic style guide | |
| UXPin | (58) | | | | $ | $ | Can import symbols | Can import normal layers into Design System | Can import generic assets | Library can be shared with others | Can restrict design system access | Window | Can sync changes across documents | Can create notes about components | Automatic style guideAutomatic style guide | |
 Lingo | (1) | | | | $ 29-149 | Can import symbols | Can import normal layers into Design System | Can import generic assets | Library can be shared with others | Can restrict design system access | Window | Can sync changes across documents | Can create notes about components | No automatic style guide |
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| Name of app | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Which platforms can create designs? | Estimated cost per year? | ImportSupported file types? | DocumentsWorks with documents? | BranchingCan create branches? | PreviewCan show visual preview of designs? | CompareCan show versions side-by-side? | CommentsOthers can leave comments? | SymbolsCan version individual symbols? | SharingHow others can view designs? |
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| Figma | (1105) | | $ 192 | | Works with documents | | Shows file previews | | Comments supported | Can't version individual symbols | | |
 Google Drive | (384) | | $ 20 | Works with documents | No branching functionality | No preview shown | No comparisons | Comments not supported | Can't version individual symbols | | ||
 Github | (218) | | $ 48 | Doesn't work with documents | Branching is supported | No preview shown | No comparisons | Comments supported | Can't version individual symbols | | ||
 Dropbox | (173) | | $ 120 | Doesn't work with documents | No branching functionality | No preview shown | No comparisons | Comments supported | Can't version individual symbols | | ||
 Bitbucket | (53) | | $ 44 | Doesn't work with documents | Branching is supported | No preview shown | No comparisons | Comments supported | Can't version individual symbols | | ||
| Sketch | (37) | | $ 120 | | Works with documents | No branching functionality | Shows file previews | No comparisons | Comments supported | Can't version individual symbols | | |
| Adobe XD | (14) | | Creative Cloud only | | Works with documents | No branching functionality | Shows file previews | No comparisons | Comments supported | Can't version individual symbols | |
| Name of app | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Based on the 2020 Design Tools Survey | Estimated cost per year? | FreeCan be used for free without trial? | PlaybackCan record user actions? | SkipCan skip inactivity during playback? | SpeedSupports fast-forward & half-speed? | Jump BackCan rewind few seconds in playback? | ConsoleCan records JS console during playback? | HeatmapsCan generate heatmap of actions? | LocationCan show visitor location? | Form StatsCan analyze form drop-off and stats? | PollsCan create user surveys? | LiveCan watch users in real-time? | ControlCan remotely control user's browser? | ExportSupported format for download? |
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 Hotjar | (749) | $ 384 | | Can record user sessions | Can skip inactivity | Can change playback speed | No jumping back | No console logging | Can generate heatmaps | Tracks location | Can track form analytics | Can create user polls | No live viewing | No remote control | ||
 Fullstory | (225) | Quote only | | Can record user sessions | Can skip inactivity | Can change playback speed | Can rewind a few seconds | Can record JS console | No heatmap | Tracks location | No form analysis | No user polls | Can view live visitors | No remote control | ||
 Inspectlet | (16) | $ 398 | | Can record user sessions | Can skip inactivity | Can change playback speed | No jumping back | No console logging | Can generate heatmaps | Tracks location | No form analysis | No user polls | No live viewing | No remote control | | |
 Lucky Orange | (13) | $ 384 | | Can record user sessions | Can skip inactivity | Can change playback speed | No jumping back | Can record JS console | Can generate heatmaps | Tracks location | Can track form analytics | Can create user polls | Can view live visitors | No remote control | ||
 UXtweak | (7) | $ 1104 | | Can record user sessions | Can skip inactivity | Can rewind a few seconds | No console logging | Can generate heatmaps | Tracks location | No form analysis | Can create user polls | No live viewing | No remote control |  | ||
 UXWizz | (1) | $ 299 | | Can record user sessions | Can skip inactivity | No speed changes | No jumping back | No console logging | Can generate heatmaps | Tracks location | No form analysis | No user polls | Can view live visitors | No remote control | ||
 Freshmarketer | (0) | $ 180 | | | No skipping | No speed changes | No jumping back | No console logging | Can generate heatmaps | No location tracking | Can track form analytics | Can create user polls | No live viewing | No remote control | ||
 livesession | (0) | $ 648 | | Can record user sessions | Can skip inactivity | Can change playback speed | Can rewind a few seconds | Can record JS console | | Tracks location | | Can be done through integrations | No live viewing | No remote control | |