Designers switch to Figma for its free tier, built-in design tools, and simpler prototyping. Gain: All-in-one design and prototype tool, better collaboration, lower cost. Trade-off: Less powerful interactions, fewer triggers, no sensor support.

Mac users switch for simpler animation workflows and one-time $99 pricing. Gain: Easier learning curve, auto-animate, no subscription. Trade-off: Mac only, less powerful for complex logic, no hardware integration.

Web designers switch for responsive design and code components. Gain: Autolayout, responsive prototypes, can export to production. Trade-off: Different interaction model, less focus on mobile sensors.

Teams switch when they already pay for Creative Cloud. Gain: Included in CC subscription (same price as ProtoPie alone), familiar Adobe interface. Trade-off: Development deprioritized by Adobe, fewer advanced features.

Teams needing web-based prototyping switch for no-install access. Gain: Browser-based, good for quick prototypes, easier sharing. Trade-off: Less powerful interactions, performance limitations.

Facebook/Meta designers switch for the free tool optimized for their design system. Gain: Completely free, powerful for Meta-style interactions, good documentation. Trade-off: Steeper learning curve, Mac only, Facebook-centric.