Drawtify vs ProtoSketch
Drawtify
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| Figure | Drawtify | ProtoSketch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Vector Graphics Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.2 (#16) |
| Design tools | The product includes vector drawing, photo editing, animation, layout, and typography tools. | The homepage describes vector tools, icons, fonts, UI elements, basic and complex shapes, and says the app is easy to learn. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The privacy policy states that Google and Dropbox OAuth are used for sign-in or saving work, and Google Drive API access can create folders or save files after authorization. | The FAQ says iOS supports Dropbox for importing documents and images, and that iCloud syncing across Mac, iPad, and iPhone is planned. |
| Platforms | Drawtify offers online use plus Mac and Windows apps, and lists Chrome, Firefox, and Safari for desktop browser use. | The FAQ says the iPhone version was expected after iPad; it says there were no plans for Linux, Windows, or Android, while the Mac page says the Mac app is in development. |
| Product | Drawtify is an online vector graphic design app and SVG editor with editable design templates. | ProtoSketch is vector graphics design software for web, app, logo, icon, print, illustration, and UI/UX design. |
| Support | Support materials include FAQs, email support, tutorials, a user guide and contact channels; GetApp also lists chat, knowledge base and documentation support. | The FAQ directs users to contact the maker through Facebook, Twitter, or its email form. |
Plans
Drawtify
- FreeFree
- Monthly$9.99 a month
- Monthly Pro$14.99 a month
- Logo Maker & Animator lifetime$29.99, paid once
- Drawtify Designer lifetime$39.99, paid once
- Infographic Creator lifetime$49.99, paid once
- Yearly Pro$99.99 a year
In their own words
Drawtify
Drawtify is an online vector graphic design app and SVG editor with editable templates. Its tools cover vector drawing, photo editing, animation, layout, and typography, while built-in plugins provide barcodes, QR codes, charts, and maps. Motion editing offers up to 27 basic movement instructions and 14 text movement instructions. Drawtify imports and exports JPG, PNG, PDF, and SVG graphics; animation exports include SVG, GIF, APNG, MP4, and WebM. The resource library includes high-definition pictures from Pixabay and Unsplash. The online version offers autosave and storage for free and PRO users, including folder editing. Drawtify runs on the web and has desktop apps for Windows and macOS; listed desktop requirements are Windows 7 or later, macOS High Sierra or later, at least 2 GB RAM, and a 2.2 GHz CPU. The Free plan is free, billed monthly, with 40 MB image uploads, SD image exports, and limited templates and design elements. Monthly costs $9.99 a month, and Monthly Pro costs $14.99 a month.
ProtoSketch
ProtoSketch is vector graphics design software for work spanning web and app graphics, logos, icons, print, illustration, UI and UX. Its stated audience also includes product and marketing designers. The app provides vector tools, icons, fonts, UI elements, and basic and complex shapes. For layout precision, it offers smart guides, object snapping, an adjustable grid, and alignment and distribution commands. Styling options include fills, strokes, gradients, RGB sliders, color wheels, hex input, blending modes and opacity. Users can draw and edit paths, use layers and groups, and apply divide, exclude, minus front, unite and intersect operations. ProtoSketch currently exports PDF, imports and exports PNG and JPG, and supports SVG data exchange; SVG import is planned for a future version. On iOS, Dropbox can import documents and images, while “Open in…” functionality is also available. iCloud syncing across Mac, iPad and iPhone is planned. ProtoSketch Lite costs nothing and allows up to five documents, with some libraries locked and exports restricted to social shares and ProtoSketch files. The Mac version is in development.