# Figma vs Proto.io

| Attribute | Figma | Proto.io |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 55.2 (74% (medium)) | 57.1 (56% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Figma is a browser and desktop-based design tool that enables teams to create vector designs, build interactive prototypes with variables and animations, manage design systems and component libraries, and facilitate developer handoff through a dedicated Dev Mode. It supports real-time multiplayer collaboration and integrates with external tools via APIs and plugins. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"What is Figma?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Figma offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Starter, Professional, Organization and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"Is Figma free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Figma supports the web, Windows and macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Figma support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Figma, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"Can Figma be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 32 integrations for Figma, including Zoom, Supabase, AWS (Cloudscape design system integration), ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, VS Code and Slack, plus 24 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"What does Figma integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Figma. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Figma not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.figma.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Figma have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Figma is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Figma available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://proto.io/en/pricing/","question":"What is Proto.io?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Proto.io offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $29 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://proto.io/en/pricing/","question":"Is Proto.io free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Proto.io supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://proto.io/en/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Proto.io support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Proto.io, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://proto.io/en/pricing/","question":"Can Proto.io be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Proto.io, including Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD and Photoshop. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://proto.io/en/pricing/","question":"What does Proto.io integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Proto.io. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Proto.io not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://proto.io/en/security/","question":"What security certifications does Proto.io have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Proto.io is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://proto.io/en/pricing/","question":"Where is Proto.io available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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 | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"ai_design":true,"auto_layout":true,"dev_handoff":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android","plugin_ecosystem":"Figma Community with 1000+ templates, plugins, and community-built integrations","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true,"third_party_plugin_ecosystem_api":true,"css_flexbox_based_auto_layout_engine":true,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"component_variants_and_property_overrides":true,"advanced_micro_interaction_animation_smart_animate":true,"developer_mode_handoff_environment_css_swift_export":true,"design_token_variable_mapping_colors_spacing_typography":true,"stateful_interactive_prototyping_with_variables_and_logic":true}` | `{"dev_handoff":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web, iOS, Android","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Supabase"},{"name":"AWS (Cloudscape design system integration)"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams","native":true,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Jira","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Linear","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Notion","native":true,"category":"documentation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Confluence","native":true,"category":"documentation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Google Workspace","native":true,"category":"productivity","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Copilot","native":true,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Zapier","native":true,"category":"automation","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Trello","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"AWS Amplify","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Bubble","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Axure","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Zeplin","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Frontify","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"UserTesting","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Userlytics","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"dscout","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Hotjar","native":true,"category":"research","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Lens Studio","native":true,"category":"ar","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Productboard","native":true,"category":"product_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Qatalog","native":true,"category":"documentation","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"StoriesOnBoard","native":true,"category":"project_management","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Storybook","native":true,"category":"development","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"FigJam","native":true,"category":"collaboration","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Make","native":false,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Sketch"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Adobe XD"},{"name":"Photoshop"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","commitment":"monthly","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_credits":"500/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","summary":"$16/month billed annually","commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":16,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Governance+"}],"summary":"Free viewer access. Subscription plans from $16/month (Professional, billed annually). Enterprise available. Pricing varies by seat type.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.figma.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-05T11:11:10.994Z","startingPrice":{"amount":16,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free with limited features","features":["Preview in Proto.io App","Export to HTML","Export to PNG & PDF","Import from design tools","Branding","Single-click sharing"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"1 user, 1 active project, limited features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage_mb":"10","active_projects":"1","prototype_screens":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Freelancer","summary":"$24/mo (annual) or $29/mo (monthly)","features":["Preview in Player","Preview in Proto.io App","Share","Comments","Unlimited reviewers","Export to HTML/PNG/PDF","Branding","Import from design tools","256-bit SSL encryption","Real-time chat support"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":288,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"1 user, 5 active projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"active_projects":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Startup","summary":"$40/mo (annual) or $49/mo (monthly). Most popular.","features":["Preview in Player","Preview in Proto.io App","Share","Comments","Unlimited reviewers","Export to HTML/PNG/PDF","Branding","Import from design tools","256-bit SSL encryption","Real-time chat support"],"minSeats":2,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":480,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"2 users, 10 active projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"active_projects":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Agency","summary":"$80/mo (annual) or $99/mo (monthly)","features":["Preview in Player","Preview in Proto.io App","Share","Comments","Unlimited reviewers","Export to HTML/PNG/PDF","Branding","Import from design tools","256-bit SSL encryption","Real-time chat support"],"minSeats":5,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":960,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"5 users, 15 active projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"active_projects":"15"}},{"free":false,"name":"Corporate","summary":"$160/mo (annual) or $199/mo (monthly)","features":["Preview in Player","Preview in Proto.io App","Share","Comments","Unlimited reviewers","Export to HTML/PNG/PDF","Branding","Import from design tools","256-bit SSL encryption","Real-time chat support"],"minSeats":10,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1920,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"10 users, 30 active projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"active_projects":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Contact for custom pricing","description":"Custom users and projects, unlimited active projects, SSO, enterprise-grade security","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $24/mo (annual billing). Free tier and 15-day trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://proto.io/en/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T10:23:53.546Z","freeTrialDays":15,"startingPrice":{"amount":29,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":16,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"SOC 3","level":"Type III","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001:2022","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27017","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27018:2019","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27701","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 42001:2023","status":"active"},{"name":"FedRAMP Authorized","status":"active"},{"name":"EU Cloud Code of Conduct","status":"active"},{"name":"C5 Cloud Computing Compliance","status":"active"},{"name":"TISAX","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.figma.com/security/ | - |

## Capabilities (UI/UX & Prototyping Tools)

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

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:13:14.005Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*