UXPin
ActiveOverview
UXPin is a code-based design tool that merges design and engineering into a unified process for creating interactive prototypes. It enables designers and developers to build prototypes with real interactions, states, logic, and conditional flows that behave like functional applications rather than static mockups. The platform is designed for complex products such as SaaS platforms, dashboards, and mobile applications, allowing teams to model realistic user flows and edge cases before development.
Key Features
- Code-backed components - Use the same components in design as in development to build production-ready interfaces.
- Interactive prototypes - Create prototypes with real interactions, states, logic, conditional flows, and variables.
- State-based animations - Design dynamic content and behavior changes based on user interactions and conditions.
- Design systems - Build and maintain consistent design systems across projects and team members.
- Collaboration tools - Grant team members access with granular permissions for viewing and editing prototypes.
- Mobile preview - View prototypes on iOS and Android devices in real-time using the UXPin Mirror app.
- Export capabilities - Save prototypes as clickable PDFs or HTML files for sharing and handoff.
- Sketch and Photoshop integration - Import design files from Sketch and Photoshop directly into UXPin.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Basic prototyping features and limited projects |
| Paid plans | Contact for pricing | Advanced features, desktop app access, team collaboration, and priority support |
Platforms & Requirements
UXPin is available as a web-based application accessible through browsers, with native desktop apps for macOS and Windows available on request for paid plans. Mobile prototypes can be previewed on iOS 10 or later and Android 5.0 or later using the UXPin Mirror app. The web version requires no installation and provides full functionality for prototype creation and collaboration.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Sketch import plugin
- Photoshop import plugin
- SSO integration (Azure, Okta)
- PDF export
- HTML export
- Mobile preview via UXPin Mirror app
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Figma | Figma focuses primarily on visual design while UXPin emphasizes logic, states, and component-driven design for functional prototypes. |
| Adobe XD | Adobe XD is part of the Creative Cloud ecosystem; UXPin specializes in code-based prototyping with advanced interaction capabilities. |
| Framer | Framer is JavaScript-based for advanced animations; UXPin provides a visual interface with code capabilities for both designers and developers. |
| Protopie | Protopie focuses on mobile-first prototyping; UXPin serves complex web and SaaS applications with state management and logic. |
Reputation
UXPin is recognized as a specialized tool for teams building complex, interactive products that require functional prototypes beyond static design mockups. Its strength lies in bridging the gap between design and development through code-backed components and realistic interaction modeling. The platform is particularly valued for SaaS and dashboard design where conditional logic and state management are essential. Some users note that the learning curve is steeper than visual-first design tools, and it serves a more specialized use case than general-purpose design platforms.