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Pixate (discontinued) vs. Proto.io

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Pixate (discontinued)
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Pixate is an obsolete prototyping platform acquired by Google in 2015 and End-of-Life in October 2016.N/A
Proto.io
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
Proto.io is a prototyping tool for creating interactive mobile apps.N/A
Pricing
Pixate (discontinued)Proto.io
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Pixate (discontinued)Proto.io
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Pixate (discontinued)Proto.io
Considered Both Products
Pixate (discontinued)
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Pixate (discontinued)
Right now I am using sketch to create the assets and then I am importing them to pixate.
Before that I simply used video editing software to create a video of the interface, but I was never able to create a working prototype.
Proto.io
Raphael Sanguinete | TrustRadius Reviewer
Raphael Sanguinete
Diretor Criativo
Chose Proto.io
Proto.io can be more complicated than some of those tools because it gives us a lot of features in the same product. Some of those tools are better for wireframing. Still, for prototyping, my choice is Proto.io because its prototyping workflow, even if it can be a little …
Matt Railey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matt Railey
Strategy & Design Practice Lead
Chose Proto.io
In the end, we decided not to continue using Proto.io and instead use tools we were already using.
  • For just presenting workflows to stakeholders, InVision worked almost as well (not as robust in interactions, but when you want to focus on the steps, that's better anyway).
  • For …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Proto.io
Proto.io is definitely the premier mockup and wireframe application. Lucidchart shares some of the capability but can be a bit clunky. Proto.io is interactive and smooth and helps you to see exactly how your UI will look and behave before the development stage. Additionally, …
Jordan Harpst | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jordan Harpst
Marketing Coordinator
Chose Proto.io
Proto.io is web-based for one, which is a plus - Adobe XD is a desktop application. Adobe XD has some great features, especially for a free product, but from what I experienced Proto.io had way more tools and customization for creating interactive prototypes. Adobe XD is good …
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User Ratings
Pixate (discontinued)Proto.io
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.2
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Support Rating
-
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8.0
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User Testimonials
Pixate (discontinued)Proto.io
Likelihood to Recommend
Pixate is well suited for creating quick prototypes without too much knowledge in coding.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Proto.io is an excellent product for small to medium teams that wants to have a prototyping or wireframing tool that is easy to use, can be used in collaboration with others and will deliver superior results with less efforts than similar options in the market. I think it is not so suited for teams that don't have more complex prototyping needs. In this case, other tools that are even simpler could be a better fit.
Raphael Sanguinete | TrustRadius Reviewer
Raphael Sanguinete
Diretor Criativo
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Pros
  • You can create quick prototypes without having too much knowledge in coding.
  • It shows changes in real time, which is super helpful.
  • I can send prototypes with a link to my clients.
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • Proto.io is very interactive and fluid. It allows you to design an entire app, including interface between screens.
  • It has a very robust library of relevant mobile components.
  • The support and help materials for Proto.io make it easy to use this product on your own.
Verified User
Anonymous
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Cons
  • I am missing some features that allow me to for example, to implement the camera of my phone, or the tilt of the phone.
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Anonymous
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  • Would be nice if developers could take the code directly from the program
  • Sometime it was hard to click and drag different assets
  • Mine crashed one time and I lost a days worth of work
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Anonymous
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Support Rating
No answers on this topic
I never had to use Proto.io support.
Raphael Sanguinete | TrustRadius Reviewer
Raphael Sanguinete
Diretor Criativo
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Alternatives Considered
Right now I am using sketch to create the assets and then I am importing them to pixate. Before that I simply used video editing software to create a video of the interface, but I was never able to create a working prototype.
Verified User
Anonymous
Read full review
Proto.io is web-based for one, which is a plus - Adobe XD is a desktop application. Adobe XD has some great features, especially for a free product, but from what I experienced Proto.io had way more tools and customization for creating interactive prototypes. Adobe XD is good for building prototypes that go from screen to screen, but Proto.io allows you to get much more detailed with that (every element on the screen can have an interaction).
Jordan Harpst | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jordan Harpst
Marketing Coordinator
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Return on Investment
  • This program is one of the reasons I get recommended for other jobs.
Verified User
Anonymous
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  • Allows for fast demonstration of workflows to stakeholders.
  • Is not an expensive tool, so minimal risk in experimenting with it.
Matt Railey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matt Railey
Strategy & Design Practice Lead
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