InVisionvsMarvel
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
InVision
- Service completely shut down(10/10)
- No bulk export made migration painful(6/10)
- Freehand acquired, then discontinued(6/10)
Marvel
- No offline mode - requires constant internet(8/10)
InVision
- Failed to innovate against Figma(9/10)
- Slow performance with large projects(7/10)
- InVision Studio lacked critical features(7/10)
Marvel
- Slow loading times for complex projects(7/10)
InVision
- Mobile app was essentially read-only(6/10)
Marvel
No signals
InVision
- Navigation difficult with complex projects(5/10)
- Versioning caused team conflicts(6/10)
- Image upload was laggy and disorganized(4/10)
Marvel
- No real-time collaboration like Figma(7/10)
- Rigid interface lacks flexibility(5/10)
- Bug: Links moved and resized unexpectedly(8/10)
- User testing removed from free plan(6/10)
InVision
- Free plan too restrictive(6/10)
- Per-seat costs added up quickly(5/10)
- Subscription lock-in made leaving difficult(5/10)
Marvel
- Free plan severely limited to just 1 project(7/10)
- No refunds for cancelled subscriptions(6/10)
InVision
- Studio sync problems were deal-breakers(8/10)
Marvel
- Sketch plugin upload issues and slow syncing(6/10)
- Handoff doesn't support PSD files(5/10)
InVision
- Support tickets went unanswered(6/10)
Marvel
- Support delayed by UK timezone(5/10)
InVision
No signals
Marvel
- Limited prototyping and animation capabilities(8/10)
- Lack of innovation - same features for years(7/10)
- No AI features or auto layout(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
InVision
Users: 1 user
Storage: Limited
Limits: Single prototype only, No team features, Must upgrade for any real usage
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited prototypes
Limits: Single user only, No team features
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No SSO, Limited admin controls
Users: Per user
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No enterprise SSO, Custom pricing for large teams
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Must contact sales, Minimum commitment required
Marvel
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Only 1 project allowed, No user testing, Cannot remove Marvel branding, Limited features
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Single user only, Limited user tests, No team collaboration features
Users: 3 users
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Only 3 users included in base price, 10 user test limit
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Pricing not transparent, Must contact sales
Feature Comparison
| Feature | InVision | Marvel |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Available but not as seamless as Figma | ||
| Whiteboarding (Freehand) Acquired by Miro, discontinued | ||
| Version control Basic versioning available | ||
| Version history Basic versioning | ||
| Prototyping | ||
| Interactive prototyping Basic click-through prototypes | ||
| Advanced animations Basic transitions only | ||
| Usability | ||
| Browser-based design Required desktop tools like Sketch for design | ||
| Offline mode Export for offline viewing only | ||
| Core Feature | ||
| Prototyping Core functionality - hotspots, transitions, interactions | ||
| Design Systems | ||
| Design System Manager DSM was available but discontinued with service | ||
| Testing | ||
| User testing Paid plans only since July 2022 | ||
| Development | ||
| Developer handoff Inspect tool for CSS, measurements, assets | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Sketch integration Plugin available, some version issues reported | ||
| Figma integration Frame syncing, some data loss possible | ||
| API access Available | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile app Read-only, buggy, frequently crashed | ||
| Design | ||
| Auto layout Not available | ||
| AI features No AI assistance | ||
| Component variants Limited compared to Figma | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| SSO/Enterprise features Enterprise tier only | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO Enterprise plan only | ||