# Proto.io vs Sketch

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Proto.io

| Attribute | Proto.io | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 57.1 (56% (medium)) | 45.9 (56% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"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}]` | `[{"answer":"A design toolkit built for designers, with real-time team collaboration, unlimited free viewers, offline support via native Mac app, and developer handoff tools. Runs on web, macOS, and iOS. It is indexed under UI/UX & Prototyping Tools.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What is Sketch?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sketch is sold across 6 plans: Subscription (Editor), Mac-only License, Viewer (Free) and Education (Free). We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"How much does Sketch cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sketch supports the web, macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Sketch support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Sketch can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"Can Sketch be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Sketch, including Unsplash, Okta, Ping Identity and TrustLogin. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"What does Sketch integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Sketch. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Sketch not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/docs/getting-started/single-sign-on/setting-up-saml-sso/setup-identity-provider/trustlogin-setup/","question":"What security certifications does Sketch have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Sketch is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the Netherlands.","source":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Sketch available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A design platform for creating user interfaces with support for design variables, design systems, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"ai_design":false,"auto_layout":true,"dev_handoff":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"subscription","self_hostable":true,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web, macOS, iOS","plugin_ecosystem":"Third-party plugins and integrations available","component_libraries":true,"advanced_interactions":true,"clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":true,"third_party_plugin_ecosystem_api":true,"real_time_multiplayer_crdt_cursor_sync":true,"component_variants_and_property_overrides":true,"offline_editing_mode_with_conflict_resolution":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}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Sketch"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Adobe XD"},{"name":"Photoshop"}]` | `[{"name":"Unsplash"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Ping Identity"},{"name":"TrustLogin"},{"name":"Slack","native":true,"category":"chat"},{"name":"Storybook","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"NL","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Subscription (Editor)","features":["Web app on any browser","Native Mac app (offline or real-time)","iOS viewer app","Real-time collaboration","Design and prototype tools","Component libraries","Free developer handoff"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","description":"Per-editor subscription to the full Sketch platform","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"unlimited","handoff_tools":"free"}},{"free":false,"name":"Mac-only License","features":["Native Mac app","Offline design","No collaboration features"],"minSeats":1,"description":"One-time license for Mac app only, local file storage","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Viewer (Free)","summary":"Free","features":["Browse designs in web browser","Comment and feedback","Inspect files and download assets","Test prototypes","Access developer handoff tools"],"description":"Unlimited free viewers can be invited to a Workspace","contactSales":false},{"free":true,"name":"Education (Free)","summary":"Free for verified students, teachers, and institutions","features":["Full Sketch platform","One Editor seat (students/teachers)","Multiple seats (institutions)"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Free Workspace for students and teachers; institutions receive multiple seats","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Non-Profit Discount","summary":"50% discount with organization verification","commitment":"annual","description":"50% discount on yearly Standard subscription or Mac-only license for qualifying non-profits","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Private Cloud","summary":"One-time setup fee plus potential additional charges for custom requirements","features":["Private cloud environment"],"description":"Custom deployment with one-time setup fee","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Subscription-based starting at a per-editor monthly rate (billed yearly preferred). Free Viewer tier. Free for students, teachers, and qualifying non-profits. Mac-only license available as one-time purchase. Private Cloud option available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sketch.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T16:00:54.048Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC2","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"PCI Certification","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.sketch.com/docs/getting-started/single-sign-on/setting-up-saml-sso/setup-identity-provider/trustlogin-setup/ |

## Capabilities (UI/UX & Prototyping Tools)

| Capability | Proto.io | Sketch |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / open-source | ✗ | ✓ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| AI design assist | - | ✗ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Subscription |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Plugin / community ecosystem | - | Third-party plugins and integrations available |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:00:08.447Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*