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What is Proto.io?

Proto.io is a prototyping tool for creating interactive mobile apps.

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Proto.io is a great tool for your wireframing and prototyping needs

Rating: 9 out of 10
March 5, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Proto.io is used to make quick and interactable prototypes for our products, sites, social media, and game interfaces, and menu flows. It helps us do some great prototypes tha...
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Raphael Sanguinete
Executive - Product Management
Diretor Criativo
Rebuliço
Proto.io2 years of experience

Decent Prototyping Tool - but better options existed for our workflow

Rating: 7 out of 10
January 21, 2020
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We have used Proto.io as a workflow prototyping tool to illustrate interactions and steps as part of enterprise business application development. We use it in our practice. Sp...
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Matt Railey
Manager - Research & Development
Strategy & Design Practice Lead
Insight
Proto.io3 years of experience

Proto.io makes wireframe design fun, simple, and enjoyable!

Rating: 8 out of 10
December 6, 2018
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Proto.io is used mostly in our development group though has been used across the whole organization at points. It is currently being used to develop mobile wireframes and UI m...
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Program Manager
Proto.io1 year of experience

Can't find a better prototyping software

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 16, 2018
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I use Proto.io to build prototypes for the software that our company develops (both via the web and mobile apps). We don't have a de facto UX design or research team per say, ...
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Jordan Harpst
Team Lead - Marketing
Marketing Coordinator
Solomon Cloud Solutions
Proto.io1 year of experience

Proto.io Review.io

Rating: 9 out of 10
March 8, 2016
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Used it to mock up prototypes of an app that was in the process of being developed. It was very user friendly and easy to use. No coding skills necessary, also easy for coders...
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Employee
Proto.io1 year of experience
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What is Proto.io?

Proto.io is a prototyping tool for creating interactive mobile apps.

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Easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor: Many users find Proto.io to have an easy-to-use drag-and-drop editor, allowing for quick and efficient prototyping. They appreciate the simplicity of the design interface and find it functional in creating interesting microinteractions in prototypes.

Flexibility for web-based and mobile prototyping: The web-based and mobile options of Proto.io provide flexibility for users to work on their prototypes from anywhere. Users like the ability to create quick mobile app mockups using the mobile element in Proto.io, as well as being able to review mockups on a mobile phone. Some reviewers also mention the clear tutorial provided by Proto.io.

Realistic and interactive interfaces: Users appreciate the realistic and interactive interfaces that can be created using Proto.io. They enjoy turning wireframes into interactive prototypes that closely resemble actual applications. Reviewers highlight the ability to input data, interact with objects, and navigate through screens during demos as valuable features of Proto.io.

Difficult User Interface: Some users have found the user interface of Proto.io difficult to navigate and get used to, leading to a challenging learning curve and making tasks more difficult than necessary.

Limited Integration with Other Design Applications: Several reviewers have complained about Proto.io not allowing seamless integration with other design applications like Sketch, which has discouraged users from using other tools they were already familiar with.

Non-adjustable Dimensions of Prototypes: Many users have mentioned that the dimensions of prototypes created in Proto.io are not adjustable. This means that an app designed for one platform may not work properly on another platform without redevelopment, causing inconvenience and extra effort for designers.

Users commonly recommend using Proto.io as a first-time prototyper to effectively communicate ideas. It is considered a great starter software for prototyping, particularly for interaction designers and prototypers. Many users suggest trying Proto.io with the free trial to evaluate if it meets their specific needs. Additionally, Proto.io is recommended for rapid prototyping and wireframe creation, as well as for creating native apps that work offline. Users also appreciate the ability to assign different levels of access to multiple users in Proto.io. The software is mentioned as being easy to use for both low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototyping. Some users suggest adding support for other gestures and simplifying the process of changing orientation in Proto.io. Furthermore, users recommend the inclusion of social buttons in the component palette, as well as the creation of a centralized theme manager for easier color and font modification. While some users think Proto.io should improve its brand image and design, overall, it is considered a robust toolset worth learning. Users also recommend reviewing the documentation and training materials provided by Proto.io for building complex interactions within the software. Finally, some users compare Proto.io to inVision in terms of ease of use and simplicity.

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Proto.io is a great tool for your wireframing and prototyping needs

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
March 05, 2020
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Proto.io is used to make quick and interactable prototypes for our products, sites, social media, and game interfaces, and menu flows. It helps us do some great prototypes that can be actively used and tested without a lot of effort, so we can check some possibilities and gather information before building the final solution.
Pros and Cons
  • Easy to use
  • Great interface
  • Integrated icons and easy management of images
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
Return on Investment
  • Proto.io has a positive impact because we used the free version.
  • Proto.io has a positive effect because we use it to make prototypes that save us time.
  • Proto.io has a positive impact because it is a collaborative tool.
Alternatives Considered
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 complex to get to know, is well integrated with the composition of your screens and the base wireframing tools.
Support Rating
8
I never had to use Proto.io support.
Other Software Used

Decent Prototyping Tool - but better options existed for our workflow

Rating: 7 out of 10
Incentivized
January 21, 2020
MR
Matt Railey
Strategy & Design Practice Lead
Insight (Information Technology and Services, 5001-10,000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Proto.io
3 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We have used Proto.io as a workflow prototyping tool to illustrate interactions and steps as part of enterprise business application development. We use it in our practice. Specifically, I'm not sure if other design practices in our company handle it. (1 location of out of many locations of our business; each practice is free to use the tools it deems best for its work).
Pros and Cons
  • workflow process steps
  • simple interactions
Likelihood to Recommend
Proto.io is suitable for what I would call mid-fidelity prototyping. It's good at conveying steps in a workflow with decent facsimiles of interactions/transitions, but not high enough that you can pass it off as the real thing. It's not a bad tool, but we've found that it fills in a kind of useless space in our internal design process. We can get away with presenting the same kind of step-by-step workflow demonstration in InVision. For animation/micro-interaction prototyping, we can use AdobeXD or FramerX if working on a React project (or even non-React if we're designing components instead of trying to go straight to code).
Return on Investment
  • Allows for fast demonstration of workflows to stakeholders.
  • Is not an expensive tool, so minimal risk in experimenting with it.
Alternatives Considered
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 micro-interactions and transition animations - tools like AdobeXD and FramerX, and even Figma and some plugins for Sketch are better.
Support Rating
8
We never reached out to Proto.io's support. I never encountered any bugs or issues while using the application, though, so I guess that says something about the quality of the product. We did notice that prototype interaction performance was noticeably slow/laggy when working with a complex prototype. We searched through the app's support forums and crawled the web and saw that other users had similar issues. The response from the company was to simplify the prototype, not ideal.
Other Software Used

Proto.io makes wireframe design fun, simple, and enjoyable!

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
December 06, 2018
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Proto.io
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Proto.io is used mostly in our development group though has been used across the whole organization at points. It is currently being used to develop mobile wireframes and UI mockups for product development. Proto.io helps us to build usable UI's and relevant mobile screens while also allowing us to see potential issues with both.
Pros and Cons
  • 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.
Likelihood to Recommend
Proto.io definitely takes the cake when it comes to mobile and UI design. It allows for interactive clicking thru screens so you can visualize how your app or product will behave. It's support materials make it easy to learn Proto.io on your own though having a development background will make your experience a bit smoother.
Return on Investment
  • Proto.io is being used by the entire development group on a fairly regular basis and eliminates the need for paper design.
  • Proto.io's interactive interface and design has helped us to identify UI issues before the actual development stage.
  • Proto.io does not really offer organization charts or workflows and is specific for wireframes and mock ups.
Alternatives Considered
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, it's library of native components is robust.
Other Software Used

Can't find a better prototyping software

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
November 16, 2018
JH
Jordan Harpst
Marketing Coordinator
Solomon Cloud Solutions (Computer Software, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Proto.io
1 year of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use Proto.io to build prototypes for the software that our company develops (both via the web and mobile apps). We don't have a de facto UX design or research team per say, but Proto.io allows me to build very intricate and interactive prototypes that I can show the developers. It's a great tool that makes it easy to bring ideas to life.
Pros and Cons
  • Proto.io has more features than pretty much every other prototyping software I looked at. Many other vendors excel in one area, but Proto.io does it all it seems. There are so many different ways to build live and interactive prototypes.
  • You can easily build and manage multiple projects. Proto has several templates to start with in terms of screen sizes, from computer monitors down to the different iPhone screens, as well as Android devices.
  • It's really easy to share prototypes with other members in the company, and they don't even have to be users in Proto. The previewing option is great as well, but Proto makes it even more simple by allowing you to just copy and paste a link to share with others.
Likelihood to Recommend
Proto.io is the perfect solution for UX/UI designers that need to create and share interactive prototypes. Proto excels at the interactive part. There are so many different ways to make elements change or interact, whether you're viewing the prototype on a computer (mouse clicks) or on a phone (screen touches). We could build and prototype our entire mobile app on here if we wanted to because Proto.io has the customization that we need to make the app look and feel like ours. If you're looking for a software to create wireframes and static mockups, Proto.io is probably overkill for you.
Return on Investment
  • Proto.io has helped us to become more strategic about how we design our software, both in terms of styling and functionality. Being able to create prototypes opens a lot of doors for us to show the dev team how we want the software to behave.
Alternatives Considered
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).
Other Software Used

Proto.io Review.io

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
March 08, 2016
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Proto.io
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
Used it to mock up prototypes of an app that was in the process of being developed. It was very user friendly and easy to use. No coding skills necessary, also easy for coders and developers to use as well
Pros and Cons
  • Easy to implement buttons
  • Easy to go from page to page
  • All around good user experience
Likelihood to Recommend
Great for testing out real time on your phone. Haven't tried it for web pages.
Return on Investment
  • It helped us rebrand a company to have a better strategy for the target audience
  • It helped a small company new to UX and UI understand it a little more
  • It was easy to teach new people minimizing on boarding time
Alternatives Considered
not enough experience to assess
Other Software Used
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