Compare Figma and Proto.io

At a Glance
Figma
Figma
Star Rating
(1,445)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Figma
Proto.io
Proto.io
Star Rating
(68)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $24.00
Browse all 5 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Figma excels in collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work simultaneously on the same design file. This real-time collaboration is likened to Google Docs, making design reviews faster and team brainstorming more natural, which is a significant advantage for teams working remotely.
  • Users say that Proto.io is particularly user-friendly for non-technical team members, thanks to its intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Reviewers appreciate how quickly they can create interactive prototypes that resemble real applications, making it a great choice for teams looking to visualize ideas without extensive coding knowledge.
  • According to verified reviews, Figma's detailed information on CSS properties streamlines the handoff process to developers, enhancing design consistency across devices. Users find this feature invaluable for maintaining pixel-perfect designs, which is crucial for professional-grade projects.
  • Reviewers mention that while Proto.io offers a solid set of pre-built elements that save time during the design process, it sometimes struggles to meet specific workflow needs, leading to configuration challenges for some users. This can be a drawback for teams with unique requirements.
  • Users highlight that Figma's support resources, including a comprehensive help guide, make troubleshooting straightforward. This level of support is often praised, especially when compared to Proto.io, where users have noted that the quality of support could be improved.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while both tools provide robust modeling tools, Figma's editing capabilities are rated higher, with users appreciating the ease of making adjustments and the overall quality of the design experience. This can significantly impact daily usability for designers who need to iterate quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Figma
No pricing available
Proto.io
Freelancer
Starting at $24.00
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Free Trial
Figma
No trial information available
Proto.io
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,132
8.3
62
Ease of Use
9.0
1,142
8.1
62
Ease of Setup
9.2
437
8.2
19
Ease of Admin
8.5
165
7.7
18
Quality of Support
8.7
853
7.9
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
150
7.3
13
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
1,082
7.6
62
Features by Category
Platform Basics
8.9
395
8.9
6
8.8
388
8.8
7
8.8
381
8.6
6
9.2
399
8.6
7
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
398
9.2
6
7.6
331
8.6
6
8.8
377
8.9
6
8.6
372
9.0
7
Agentic AI - Prototyping
7.5
57
Not enough data
7.7
55
Not enough data
7.9
54
Not enough data
7.6
57
Not enough data
7.5
54
Not enough data
8.8
464
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
378
Not enough data
9.0
399
Not enough data
8.7
375
Not enough data
8.7
370
Not enough data
8.9
393
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
402
Not enough data
8.8
389
Not enough data
8.8
390
Not enough data
Software Design PlatformsHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.7
387
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.9
346
Not enough data
8.8
332
Not enough data
8.5
332
Not enough data
8.8
338
Not enough data
8.7
334
Not enough data
8.9
343
Not enough data
Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms
8.4
76
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
9.1
82
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.3
355
Not enough data
9.2
359
Not enough data
8.8
332
Not enough data
7.9
302
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms
9.1
79
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Figma
Figma
Proto.io
Proto.io
Figma and Proto.io are categorized as Prototyping
Unique Categories
Figma
Figma is categorized as Wireframing and Software Design Platforms
Proto.io
Proto.io has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Figma
Figma
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
56.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.0%
Proto.io
Proto.io
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Figma
Figma
Computer Software
20.9%
Information Technology and Services
16.0%
Design
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.0%
Financial Services
5.1%
Other
35.5%
Proto.io
Proto.io
Information Technology and Services
28.1%
Computer Software
12.5%
Design
9.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
4.7%
Other
39.1%
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Proto.io
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Discussions
Figma
Figma Discussions
What is Figma used for?
8 Comments
Danielle F.
DF
UX/UI designing, prototyping, wireframing. Really easy UI and cloud-based. Read more
Is Figma a free software?
7 Comments
Richard S.
RS
Figma has a limited free plan. For more complex projects a premium plan would be needed though as you may need multiple pages. Figma makes it easy to share...Read more
Should I use Figma?
6 Comments
Santosh K.
SK
Figma is a fantastic collaboration tool that will assist you in working as a team and easily identifying who is working on what. The prototyping...Read more
Proto.io
Proto.io Discussions
When will the desktop application available? Most of the users waiting for that
1 Comment
PT
Hello and sorry for the late response, we never received a notification for your question. We have decided that the benefits of keeping Proto.io a...Read more
how do we do version control ?
1 Comment
PT
Hello Marwan - first of all our apologies for getting back to you so late. We never got notified of your message so it got lost. There are currently two...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Proto.io has no more discussions with answers