vioscaleAI
Comparison

Figma vs Proto.io

No clear leader: Proto.io (57.1) and Figma (55.2) are within the 5-point margin; treat as a tie. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

Figma full profile →Proto.io full profile →
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Figma55
Proto.io57
Score
vioscaleAI score
Figma55 / 100medium · 74%
Proto.io57 / 100medium · 56%
Pricing
Free tier
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Model
Figmafreemium
Proto.iofreemium
Price level
Figmamid
Proto.iomid
Starting price
Figma$16
Proto.io–
Transparent
Figma✗
Proto.io✓
Integrations
Count
Figma5
Proto.io4
Security
Certifications
Disclosure policy
Figma✓
Proto.io–
Fedramp
Figma✓
Proto.io–
Gdpr
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Iso27001
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Soc2
Figma✓
Proto.io–
Trust center
Reliability
Status page
Figma✓
Proto.io–
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Figma7 items
Proto.io7 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for ui/ux & prototyping tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Design
Vector UI design
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Component / design-system libraries
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Auto layout / responsive
Figma✓
Proto.io-
Prototyping
Clickable prototyping
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Advanced interactions (variables / conditions)
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Collaboration
Real-time multiplayer collaboration
Figma✓
Proto.io-
Handoff
Dev handoff / spec export
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Platform
Platform breadth (Web / macOS / Windows / Linux / self-hosted)
FigmaWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Proto.ioWeb, iOS, Android
Licensing
Self-hostable / open-source
Figma✗
Proto.io✗
AI
AI design assist
Figma✓
Proto.io-
Pricing
Pricing model
FigmaFreemium
Proto.ioFreemium
Ecosystem
Plugin / community ecosystem
FigmaFigma Community with 1000+ templates, plugins, and community-built integrations
Proto.io-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Figma

A web-based workspace enabling teams to design, prototype, and hand off products collaboratively, with integrated development tools, real-time teamwork, and AI-assisted design generation

Independently observed

Proto.io

Proto.io is a cloud-based prototyping platform where designers create interactive mockups for web and mobile through a visual editor with pre-built component libraries and templates. It supports sharing for review, animation effects, interaction patterns, and various preview options—all without requiring programming knowledge.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Figma

from $16/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free viewer access. Subscription plans from $16/month (Professional, billed annually). Enterprise available. Pricing varies by seat type.

  • Starter-
  • Professional$16/month billed annually
  • EnterpriseContact sales
as of verify ↗

Proto.io

from $29/moSubscriptionFree tier15-day trial

From $24/mo (annual billing). Free tier and 15-day trial available.

  • FreeFree
    • Preview in Proto.io App
    • Export to HTML
    • Export to PNG & PDF
    • Import from design tools
    • Branding
    • +1 more
  • Freelancer$24/mo (annual) or $29/mo (monthly)
    • Preview in Player
    • Preview in Proto.io App
    • Share
    • Comments
    • Unlimited reviewers
    • +5 more
  • Startup$40/mo (annual) or $49/mo (monthly). Most popular.
    • Preview in Player
    • Preview in Proto.io App
    • Share
    • Comments
    • Unlimited reviewers
    • +5 more
  • Agency$80/mo (annual) or $99/mo (monthly)
    • Preview in Player
    • Preview in Proto.io App
    • Share
    • Comments
    • Unlimited reviewers
    • +5 more
  • Corporate$160/mo (annual) or $199/mo (monthly)
    • Preview in Player
    • Preview in Proto.io App
    • Share
    • Comments
    • Unlimited reviewers
    • +5 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
iOS
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
Android
Figma✓
Proto.io✓
macOS
Figma✓
Proto.io✗
Windows
Figma✓
Proto.io✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Figma✓
Proto.io✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Figma

33 total
  • Zoom
  • Supabase
  • AWS (Cloudscape design system integration)
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Jira
  • Linear
  • Notion
  • Confluence
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Copilot
  • Zapier
  • Trello
  • AWS Amplify
  • Bubble
  • Axure
  • Zeplin
  • Frontify
  • UserTesting
  • Userlytics
  • +9 more
Independently observed

Proto.io

4 total
  • Sketch
  • Figma
  • Adobe XD
  • Photoshop
Independently observed
Still deciding?

Figma or Proto.io: which one depends on you

A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.

Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.