Principle AlternativesPrototyping Tools and other similar apps like Principle

Principle is described as 'Makes it easy to create animated and interactive user interface designs. Whether you're designing the flow of a multi-screen app, or new interactions and animations, Principle lets you create designs that look and feel amazing' and is a Prototyping tool in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Principle for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, SaaS and iPhone apps. The best Principle alternative is Figma, which is free. Other great apps like Principle are Napkins.dev, Framer, ProtoPie and InVision.

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  1. Figma icon

    Figma

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    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    96 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Figma as an Alternative to Principle
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    Figma doesn't allow for complex, frame-by-frame animations like Principle does

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    • Figma is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Principle.

    • Figma is the most popular free alternative to Principle.

    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryPrinciple is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Napkins.dev icon

    Napkins.dev

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    An open source wireframe to app tool powered by Llama 3.2 vision. Upload a screenshot of a simple site/design & get code.

    45 Napkins.dev alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Napkins.dev is the most popular Open Source alternative to Principle.

    • Napkins.dev is Free and Open SourcePrinciple is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Framer icon

    Framer

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    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer handoff for efficient workflow.

    79 Framer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Framer

    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer ha...

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    ProtoPie

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    ProtoPie is the easiest tool used to turn your UI/UX design ideas into highly interactive prototypes for mobile, desktop, web, all the way to IoT.

    33 ProtoPie alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Most users think ProtoPie is a great Principle alternative.

    • ProtoPie is the most popular commercial alternative to Principle.

    • ProtoPie is Paid and ProprietaryPrinciple is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. InVision icon

    InVision

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    We believe the screen is the most important place in the world. That’s why we are dedicated to helping you deliver the best possible digital product experience, with our platform and best practices from your peers.

    90 InVision alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about InVision as an Alternative to Principle
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    InVision is not able to create as precise and delicate animations as Principle.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. InVision is a legitimate Principle alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • InVision is Freemium and ProprietaryPrinciple is Paid and Proprietary
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    Marvel

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    A collaborative design tool offering wireframing, prototyping, and design specs creation in a single browser-based platform. Integrate seamlessly with your workflow via API, sync with Sketch and Photoshop, and utilize a vast library of assets. Streamline design-to-dev with automated code generation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Flinto

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    Flinto for Mac is a comprehensive app prototyping tool that allows you to create anything from simple tap-through prototypes, to comprehensive prototypes with impressive interactions. We’ve carefully designed Flinto for Mac to minimize complexity.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    Pixso

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    Pixso is the best collaboration tool that enables you to make great products as a team. You can prototype, design, and deliver code with Pixso.

    53 Pixso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Hana by Spline icon

    Hana by Spline

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    Design production-ready interactive content. Design interactivity and animation on an infinite canvas with real-time collaboration. Organized on a shared workspace for your entire team.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. Qt Design Studio icon

    Qt Design Studio

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    Revolutionize your development process by bridging the gap between designers and developers to turn your design visions into production-ready UIs.

    43 Qt Design Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Qt Design Studio is the most popular Linux alternative to Principle.

    • Qt Design Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryPrinciple is Paid and Proprietary
  14. Haiku Animator icon

    Haiku Animator

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    Animator by Haiku is a creative environment for crafting codebase-ready animations. Carefully built around modern workflows, Animator integrates with your favorite design and code tools, and it's all backed by git version

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  15. Studio.Design icon

    Studio.Design

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    Studio.Design is the site builder for designers. The browser app is packed with design features as intuitive as Figma, a CMS as simple as Notion, and one-click publishing to your domain. Now, you can finally turn any idea into a stunning website quickly and easily.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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