InVision
Procreate
| Feature | InVision | Procreate |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7.95/mo | From $12.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, product-managers, stakeholder-reviews, legacy-users | digital-artists, illustrators, concept-artists, hobbyists |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Freehand Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Systems | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commenting | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Digital Painting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brushes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Layers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animation Assist | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Lapse | ✗ | ✓ |
| Color Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apple Pencil Support | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Procreate Pros
- One-time purchase price (no subscription)
- Incredibly responsive and natural brush engine
- Massive brush library with custom brush creation
- Animation assist for frame-by-frame animation
✗ Procreate Cons
- iPad-only (no desktop or Android version)
- No vector support (raster only)
- Limited text and layout tools
The Verdict
InVision is built for design teams and product managers, with a focus on prototyping and freehand-whiteboard. Procreate targets digital artists and illustrators and leads with digital-painting and brushes.
On pricing, InVision is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7.95/mo compared to $12.99/mo for Procreate. That $5.04/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. Procreate requires a paid subscription from day one.
Procreate edges out on user ratings (4.8 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Procreate offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while InVision takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Procreate has a slight overall edge — but if excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions matters most to you, InVision may still be the right call.