Abstract
InVision
| Feature | Abstract | InVision |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $13/mo | Free / from $7.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, agencies, enterprise-design, product-teams | design-teams, product-managers, stakeholder-reviews, legacy-users |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
| Version Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Reviews | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Freehand Whiteboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Design Systems | ✗ | ✓ |
| Inspect Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commenting | ✗ | ✓ |
| User Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Abstract Pros
- Version control for design
- Great for teams
- Design reviews
- Branching
✗ Abstract Cons
- Sketch-focused
- Expensive
- Steep learning curve
✓ InVision Pros
- Excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions
- Freehand whiteboarding for brainstorming
- Design system manager (DSM) for consistency
- Good stakeholder review and commenting workflow
✗ InVision Cons
- Company has pivoted and scaled down significantly
- Studio product was discontinued
- Most teams have migrated to Figma
The Verdict
Abstract is built for design teams and agencies, with a focus on version-control and branching. InVision targets design teams and product managers and leads with prototyping and freehand-whiteboard.
On pricing, InVision is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7.95/mo compared to $13/mo for Abstract. That $5.05/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
InVision has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Abstract requires a paid subscription from day one.
Both tools are a solid fit for design teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.