Briefs AlternativesPrototyping Tools and other similar apps like Briefs

Briefs is described as 'The essential app design tool built for a professional design workflow. Lifeless mockups don’t tell the entire story, but you don’t have time to build a prototype. We’ve been there, too. Your clients needed a clearer picture, so give them something to touch' and is a Prototyping tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Briefs for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, iPhone, iPad and Mac apps. The best Briefs alternative is Webflow, which is free. Other great apps like Briefs are Balsamiq Wireframes, Wireflow, Axure RP and Marvel.

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Briefs alternatives are mainly Prototyping Tools but may also be Website Builders or Wireframing Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Briefs.
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Briefs alternatives page was last updated Jul 14, 2020
  1. Webflow icon
     83 likes

    Build custom websites using Webflow's platform with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Design, animate, collaborate, and host responsive sites, generating clean code. Users enjoy CMS integration for content, SEO control, and globalized experiences. Transform unstyled elements into reusable components.

    225 Webflow alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Webflow Features

    1.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Auto Layout
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Code generation
    7.  Page builder
    8.  Inline editing
    9.  Support for Javascript
    10.  Custom types builder
    Webflow iconBriefs Icon

    Webflow VS Briefs

    Is Webflow a good alternative to Briefs?
     
    • Webflow is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Briefs.

    • Webflow is the most popular free alternative to Briefs.

    • Webflow is Freemium and ProprietaryBriefs is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Balsamiq Wireframes icon
     117 likes

    Low-fidelity UI wireframing tool simulating sketching experience, optimized for speed with Quick Add, built for collaboration, drag-n-drop simplicity, exportable wireframes to PNG/PDF, interactive prototypes via linking, hundreds of UI components, reusable symbols, and more.

    77 Balsamiq Wireframes alternatives
    Balsamiq Wireframes screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Balsamiq Wireframes Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Interactive Prototyping
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Export to PNG
    Balsamiq Wireframes iconBriefs Icon

    Balsamiq Wireframes VS Briefs

    Is Balsamiq Wireframes a good alternative to Briefs?
     
    • Balsamiq Wireframes is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Briefs.

    • Balsamiq Wireframes is the most popular commercial alternative to Briefs.

    • Balsamiq Wireframes is Paid and ProprietaryBriefs is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Wireflow icon
     18 likes

    Feature-rich, open-source Wireflow offers a collaborative platform for online creation of complex user flow prototypes. Ideal for team work in UI design, wireframing, and mind mapping, promoting idea sharing in real-time environment aided by modern whiteboard features.

    117 Wireflow alternatives
    Wireflow screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Wireflow Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Flow Chart
    4.  Shared whiteboard
    Wireflow iconBriefs Icon

    Wireflow VS Briefs

    Is Wireflow a good alternative to Briefs?
     
    • Wireflow is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Briefs.

    • Wireflow is the most popular Open Source alternative to Briefs.

    • Wireflow is Free and Open SourceBriefs is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Axure RP icon
     40 likes

    Axure RP is the leading tool for rapidly creating wireframes, prototypes and specifications for applications and web sites.

    69 Axure RP alternatives
    Axure RP screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Sketch
    Axure RP iconBriefs Icon

    Axure RP VS Briefs

    Is Axure RP a good alternative to Briefs?
     
  5. Marvel icon
     27 likes

    The collaborative design platform. Wireframe, prototype, design online and create design specs in one place. Or create an integration with our API.

    86 Marvel alternatives
    Marvel screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
    • Apple Messages
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Marvel Features

    1.  Anonymous Commenting
    2.  Built-in Commenting System
    Marvel iconBriefs Icon

    Marvel VS Briefs

    Is Marvel a good alternative to Briefs?
     
    • Marvel is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Briefs.

    • Marvel is Freemium and ProprietaryBriefs is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Unicorn Platform icon
     10 likes

    Unicorn Platform is a modern landing page builder for startups, solo-entrepreneurs and hackers. Use the full power on the free plan, pay to connect your own domain.

    155 Unicorn Platform alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  Third party integrations
    2.  Auto Layout
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Google Sheets integration
    5.  Stripe integration
    6.  Dynamic pricing
    7.  Zapier integration
    Unicorn Platform iconBriefs Icon

    Unicorn Platform VS Briefs

    Is Unicorn Platform a good alternative to Briefs?
     
  7. mydraft.cc icon
     6 likes

    Open source wireframing tool written in typescript, react and redux.

    67 mydraft.cc alternatives
    ui

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    mydraft.cc Features

    1.  Flow Chart
    mydraft.cc iconBriefs Icon

    mydraft.cc VS Briefs

    Is mydraft.cc a good alternative to Briefs?
     
    • mydraft.cc is the most popular Linux alternative to Briefs.

    • mydraft.cc is Free and Open SourceBriefs is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Duda Website Builder icon
     2 likes

    Quickly build beautiful, conversion-driving websites. Duda provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that enables you and your team to build pixel-perfect websites with no need to code. Web design assets can also be shared across an entire team along with unique tools for...

    120 Duda Website Builder alternatives
    Duda Website Builder screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Wordpress
    Duda Website Builder iconBriefs Icon

    Duda Website Builder VS Briefs

    Is Duda Website Builder a good alternative to Briefs?
     
  9. Macaw - Image Editor icon
     28 likes

    Macaw provides the same flexibility as your favorite image editor but also writes semantic HTML and remarkably succinct CSS. It's time to expect more from a web design tool.

    55 Macaw - Image Editor alternatives
    Macaw - Image Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Macaw - Image Editor Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Layout
    Discontinued

    Macaw was acquired by InVision: http://macaw.co/invision/ Last version, 1.6, released in Jnuary 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Macaw - Image Editor iconBriefs Icon

    Macaw - Image Editor VS Briefs

    Is Macaw - Image Editor a good alternative to Briefs?
     
  10. Grapedrop icon
     8 likes

    Build free, responsive, websites and landing pages with an easy to use online builder. Design and publish online immediately or export the code and host it wherever you want

    119 Grapedrop alternatives
    Grapedrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Grapedrop Features

    1.  Unlimited Custom Domains
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Custom code upload
    Grapedrop iconBriefs Icon

    Grapedrop VS Briefs

    Is Grapedrop a good alternative to Briefs?
     
  11. POP (Prototyping on Paper) icon
     6 likes

    POP helps you make interactive prototype with ease. If you can draw, you can design apps. The workflow is ridiculously simple:

    17 POP (Prototyping on Paper) alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    POP (Prototyping on Paper) Features

    POP (Prototyping on Paper) iconBriefs Icon

    POP (Prototyping on Paper) VS Briefs

    Is this a good alternative to Briefs?
     
  12. Webcat icon
     2 likes

    Make Webapps easily. Webcat integrates Database, Backend, Frontend, Deploy and Hosting into one platform. Use building blocks or get deep with code.

    123 Webcat alternatives
    Webcat screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Webcat Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Page builder
    Webcat iconBriefs Icon

    Webcat VS Briefs

    Is Webcat a good alternative to Briefs?
     
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