# Marvel vs Proto.io

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Marvel

| Attribute | Marvel | Proto.io |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 66.3 (73% (medium)) | 58.7 (56% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A web-based design workspace where teams wireframe, prototype, gather feedback, and hand off specifications to developers—all in one platform with real-time collaboration and built-in feedback tools. | 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 | `{"dev_handoff":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","self_hostable":false,"vector_design":true,"platform_breadth":"Web platform with GraphQL API for integrations","plugin_ecosystem":"GraphQL API, integrations directory, and partner program","clickable_prototyping":true,"realtime_collaboration":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 | 4 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Ballpark"},{"name":"Zapier"}]` | `[{"name":"Sketch"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Adobe XD"},{"name":"Photoshop"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["1 project","1 user"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","projects":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£8/user/month billed yearly","features":["Unlimited projects","3 active user tests","Download prototypes offline","Remove Marvel branding"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Best for individuals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"3 active"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"£8/user/month billed yearly (3 user minimum)","features":["Unlimited projects","10 active user tests","Download prototypes offline","Remove Marvel branding","Premium support"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"user","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Best for small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"10 active"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Contact sales for quote","features":["Unlimited users","Unlimited projects","Unlimited user tests","Dedicated support","Remove Marvel branding","Invite-only projects","Advanced security settings","Single Sign-On (SSO)","Invoice/custom billing"],"description":"Built for large organizations","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"users":"unlimited","projects":"unlimited","user_tests":"unlimited"}}],"summary":"From £8/user/month billed annually. Free tier available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://marvelapp.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-04T08:33:54.196Z","freeTrialDays":7,"startingPrice":{"amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"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 | low | mid |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.98 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (UI/UX & Prototyping Tools)

| Capability | Marvel | 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 platform with GraphQL API for integrations | Web, iOS, Android |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / open-source | ✗ | ✗ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| AI design assist | - | - |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Plugin / community ecosystem | GraphQL API, integrations directory, and partner program | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:39:35.356Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*