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Desktop App

ProtoPie

High-fidelity interactive prototyping without code, free to start.

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  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Freemium

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Works on

    macOS, Windows

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What is ProtoPie?

ProtoPie builds realistic, interactive prototypes without code, using sensors, variables and conditions, and can run them on phones, tablets, smartwatches, TVs and even Arduino boards. It imports designs from Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD. The free plan saves 2 prototypes in the cloud with up to 8 scenes each; Basic costs $25 a month.

Pros: what ProtoPie does well

  • Very realistic interactions without code
  • Imports Figma, Sketch and Adobe XD designs
  • Runs prototypes on real devices

Cons: where it falls short

  • Free plan saves only 2 prototypes
  • Paid plans are expensive

Who ProtoPie is for

Designers who need to test realistic interactions before building.

Who can skip it

People who only need static screen designs.

ProtoPie alternatives

Not sold on ProtoPie? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

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Figma

Focus: Design, Teamwork and UI/UX. Shares Prototyping with ProtoPie. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.8 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Web AppFree planWeb, macOS
4.8Visit

D2

Focus: diagrams, diagram as code and command line. Also in Brainstorming and Collaboration, like ProtoPie. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Linux and Offline. Rated 4.6 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.6Visit

UX Pilot

Focus: ai ui design, wireframes and figma plugin. Shares prototyping and ux design with ProtoPie. An AI tool, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.3 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

AI ToolFree planWeb
4.3Visit

Canva

Focus: graphic design, templates and social media. Also in Collaboration and Brainstorming, like ProtoPie. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web, iOS and Android. Rated 4.7 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Web AppFree planWeb, Windows
4.7Visit

ExcalidrawEditor's pick, verified

Focus: whiteboard, diagrams and open source. Also in Brainstorming and Collaboration, like ProtoPie. A web app, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.7 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Web AppFree planWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit

Mermaid

Focus: diagrams as code, flowcharts and gantt charts. Also in Brainstorming and Collaboration, like ProtoPie. A framework, not a desktop app. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Web and Linux. Rated 4.7 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

FrameworkFreeWeb, macOS
4.7Visit

Free alternatives to ProtoPie

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

tldraw

Focus: whiteboard, diagrams and sketching. Also in Brainstorming and Collaboration, like ProtoPie. A web app, not a desktop app. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Web. Rated 4.6 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.6Visit

Excalidraw Libraries

Focus: excalidraw, diagrams and wireframes. Also in Brainstorming and Collaboration, like ProtoPie. A website, not a desktop app. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Web. Same 4.5 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit

Witeboard

Focus: whiteboard, sketching and real-time. Also in Collaboration and Brainstorming, like ProtoPie. A web app, not a desktop app. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Web. Rated 4.4 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit

Viewport UI

Focus: ui inspiration, motion design and gallery. Shares interaction design with ProtoPie. A website, not a desktop app. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Web. Same 4.5 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb
4.5Visit

croc

Focus: file transfer, encryption and command line. Also in Collaboration, like ProtoPie. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Linux. Rated 4.7 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.7Visit

Bruno

Focus: api client, api testing and postman alternative. Also in Collaboration, like ProtoPie. Free (ProtoPie: Freemium). Adds Linux. Rated 4.6 (ProtoPie: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.6Visit
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