Adobe XD
Matterport
| Feature | Adobe XD | Matterport |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $54.99/mo | Free / from $11.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | adobe-users, ui-designers, teams-already-in-creative-cloud, rapid-prototyping | real-estate-agents, property-managers, architects, construction-firms |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
| Vector Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Animate | ✓ | ✗ |
| Repeat Grid | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Specs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voice Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| 3d Scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Virtual Tours | ✗ | ✓ |
| Floor Plans | ✗ | ✓ |
| Measurements | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dollhouse View | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedding | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Tagging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Matterport Pros
- Industry-leading 3D virtual tour quality
- Works with smartphone cameras or Pro3 camera
- Measurement tools for accurate floor plans
- Embeddable tours for websites and listings
- AI-powered property insights
✗ Matterport Cons
- Pro3 camera is expensive ($3,395)
- Large spaces require many scan points
- Monthly hosting fees for active spaces
The Verdict
Adobe XD is built for adobe users and ui designers, with a focus on vector-design and prototyping. Matterport targets real estate agents and property managers and leads with 3d-scanning and virtual-tours.
On pricing, Matterport is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $11.99/mo compared to $54.99/mo for Adobe XD. That $43/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Matterport 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.
Matterport edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Matterport offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 7), while Adobe XD takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Matterport has a slight overall edge — but if tight integration with adobe creative cloud suite matters most to you, Adobe XD may still be the right call.