Adobe XD
InVision
| Feature | Adobe XD | InVision |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $54.99/mo | Free / from $7.95/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Best For | adobe-users, ui-designers, teams-already-in-creative-cloud, rapid-prototyping | design-teams, product-managers, stakeholder-reviews, legacy-users |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
| Vector Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Animate | ✓ | ✗ |
| Repeat Grid | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Specs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voice Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Freehand Whiteboard | ✗ | ✓ |
| Design Systems | ✗ | ✓ |
| Inspect Mode | ✗ | ✓ |
| Commenting | ✗ | ✓ |
| User Testing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Adobe XD Pros
- Tight integration with Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- Smooth prototyping with auto-animate transitions
- Repeat grid for efficient design patterns
- Included in Creative Cloud subscription
✗ Adobe XD Cons
- In maintenance mode (Adobe investing in Figma instead)
- No longer receiving major feature updates
- Community and plugin ecosystem declining
✓ 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
Adobe XD is built for adobe users and ui designers, with a focus on vector-design and prototyping. 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 $54.99/mo for Adobe XD. That $47.04/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. Adobe XD requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Adobe XD offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while InVision takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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.