FigmavsProtoPie
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Figma
- Large files cause severe performance issues and crashes(9/10)
- Prototypes have extremely long load times(7/10)
ProtoPie
- Studio performance lag on complex prototypes(6/10)
Figma
- Dev Mode requires separate paid seats - previously free(8/10)
- Unexpected seat charges and confusing billing(9/10)
- Organization and Enterprise plans very expensive(6/10)
ProtoPie
- Expensive subscription pricing(8/10)
- Essential features locked behind Enterprise tier(7/10)
- Student and plan downgrades without warning(7/10)
- Expensive developer handoff and viewer seats(5/10)
Figma
- UI redesign moved features and broke workflows(7/10)
- Steep learning curve with frequent UI changes(6/10)
- Responsive design is a major headache(6/10)
ProtoPie
- No autolayout or responsive design features(8/10)
- Missing basic interaction functionality(6/10)
- No built-in design tools(5/10)
- Slow editor development pace(4/10)
Figma
- Figma Make (AI) constantly hallucinating and breaking designs(7/10)
- No true offline mode - internet always required(7/10)
- Service outages impact productivity(7/10)
ProtoPie
- Software bugs and crashes(6/10)
Figma
- Woeful customer service and billing disputes(7/10)
ProtoPie
No signals
Figma
- Limited print design capabilities - no CMYK or 300dpi export(5/10)
ProtoPie
- Figma and Sketch import issues(7/10)
- Font issues when sharing prototypes(4/10)
Figma
- Limited font support and local font issues(4/10)
ProtoPie
No signals
Figma
No signals
ProtoPie
- Steep learning curve for beginners(7/10)
- Limited tutorials and documentation(5/10)
Figma
No signals
ProtoPie
- No native Apple Watch support(7/10)
Pricing Comparison
Figma
Users: Unlimited viewers
Storage: 3 Figma files, 3 FigJam files
Limits: 3 file limit per project, No team libraries, Limited version history, No audio conversations, No private projects
Users: Per editor/month
Storage: Unlimited files
Limits: No SSO/SAML, No centralized admin, No design system analytics, No dedicated support
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: No dedicated CSM, No custom contracts, No enhanced security features
Users: Per full seat/month (annual only)
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Requires sales engagement, Complex procurement, Long implementation timeline
ProtoPie
Users: 1 user
Storage: 50MB
Limits: Only 2 prototypes total, 2 scenes per prototype max, Watermarked exports, No team collaboration, Limited storage
Users: 1 seat
Storage: 500MB
Limits: Single seat only, No team libraries, Limited to 20 prototypes, 10 scenes per prototype, No offline/local saving
Users: Per editor
Storage: 5GB
Limits: No SSO, No smartwatch support, No private server, No custom hardware integrations
Users: Minimum 3 seats
Storage: Custom
Limits: Requires annual commitment, Lengthy sales process, Pricing not transparent
Users: Per user
Storage: N/A
Limits: Only available for Basic/Pro plans, Full Connect features require Enterprise
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Figma | ProtoPie |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time Collaboration Industry-leading, multiple cursors, live editing | ||
| Branching & Merging Organization plan and above | ||
| Version History 30 days on free, unlimited on paid | ||
| FigJam (Whiteboard) Included in all plans | ||
| Team collaboration Pro and Enterprise | ||
| Developer handoff Interaction recordings, specs via link | ||
| Core | ||
| No-code prototyping Formula system requires some technical thinking | ||
| Design Systems | ||
| Component Libraries Shared team libraries on paid plans | ||
| Variables & Tokens Design tokens, modes, themes | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Figma import Works but has significant issues with vectors and effects | ||
| Sketch import | ||
| Adobe XD import | ||
| Design | ||
| Auto Layout Responsive components, padding, spacing | ||
| Prototyping Interactive prototypes, limited on free plan | ||
| Responsive/autolayout Major missing feature | ||
| Built-in design tools Import-only workflow | ||
| Developer | ||
| Dev Mode Requires separate paid seats | ||
| Advanced | ||
| Hardware integration Via ProtoPie Connect, Arduino support | ||
| Interactions | ||
| Sensor triggers Accelerometer, gyroscope, microphone | ||
| Conditional logic Variables, states, formulas | ||
| Auto-animate Requested feature, not implemented | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Plugins Large ecosystem, community plugins | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android for viewing/commenting | ||
| Platform | ||
| macOS app | ||
| Windows app | ||
| iOS Player | ||
| Android Player | ||
| Apple Watch support Only Wear OS supported | ||
| Wear OS support Enterprise only | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Offline Mode No true offline - basic editing only on open files | ||
| Export | ||
| CMYK Export RGB only, not suitable for print | ||
| 300dpi Export No high-res print export | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Organization plan and above | ||
| SSO Enterprise only | ||
| Deployment | ||
| Self-Hosting Cloud-only, no on-premise option | ||
| AI | ||
| AI Features (Make) New feature, still unreliable | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline mode Pro and Enterprise only, with local saving | ||