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description: Side-by-side comparison of Balsamiq vs ProtoPie. Learn more about each of the product's price, features, and see the most comprehensive reviews for UK business users.
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# Compare Balsamiq vs ProtoPie

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> Detailed comparison between Balsamiq and ProtoPie. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Balsamiq | ProtoPie |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 378 | 46 |
| **Starting Price** | US$12.00 | US$67.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Balsamiq

Lean product teams: product managers, product engineers, tech leads, and founders who need to align fast and communicate product ideas before design or code.

### ProtoPie

UI/UX Designers and Product Designers, working on any digital products (Mobile, Web, IoT, Auto etc.). From the world's top design teams at Meta, Google etc. to design teams in SMBs and Startups.

## Key features

### Balsamiq

- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Component Library
- Customisable Templates
- Design Management
- Design Templates
- Feedback Management
- Ideation
- Image Library
- Mobile Access
- Mockup Creation
- Multiple Projects
- Prototype Creation
- Single Sign On
- UI Prototyping
- UX Prototyping
- Version Control
- Whiteboard
- Wireframe Creation

### ProtoPie

- API
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Component Library
- Customisable Templates
- Design Management
- Design Templates
- Feedback Management
- Ideation
- Image Library
- Mobile Access
- Mockup Creation
- Multiple Projects
- Prototype Creation
- Single Sign On
- UI Prototyping
- UX Prototyping
- Version Control
- Whiteboard
- Wireframe Creation

## Links

- [View Balsamiq Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/145723/balsamiq-mockups)
- [View ProtoPie Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/201192/protopie)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/145723/201192/balsamiq-mockups/vs/protopie)

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