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Quartz Composer / OrigamiWide range of customization in animationSteep learning curve Free (with purchase of a Mac)Node based visual programinghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/origami.community/
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http://facebook.github.io/origami/http://facebook.github.io/origami/http://facebook.github.io/origami/Is coding required?http://qcdesigners.com
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Export movieCan't interact with prototypes on your phonehttp://labs.ideo.com/2014/05/27/avocado/
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Has an active Facebook GroupPoorly documentedhttp://scotthurff.com/qc/email/tk421/lesson-1/index.html
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ExtensibleCan't natively export a movie: use Syphon or QuartzCrystal or qtzrendang(well supported) ... by the community not by apple (!)
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Coordinate system does not start with 0,0 on top left
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Custom plugin APISome patches use QC units, while others use pixels as input
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OpenGL compatibleMac only
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Supports basic OpenGL lighting Can be memory/processing intensive
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Not well maintained by Apple
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Prototypes sometimes don't feel real (uncanny valley)
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Longer flows get extremely complex
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Javascript plugink
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Shadow support is buggy
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Memory leaks and crashes on newer operating systems
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FormOrganized input patchesNot visible on computer$79.99 USDSimilar to Quartz. Slightly different interfacing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/formcommunity/
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http://www.relativewave.com/form.htmlAble to interact with prototype on phone and tablet (uses Form phone app)Only visible to one userNOW FREEEEEEEExport to xCode?http://support.relativewave.com/doku.php
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Developers are open to feedback and very active to responding questionsDoes not support fonts that are not available on devicerumors of use for production appshttp://www.relativewave.com/formexamples.html
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Has an active Facebook groupCannot export to a movie (you can export a movie with quicktime/yosemite)Promises of patch SDK
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Designed specifically for App prototypingCannot save prototypes to device yet - disappear upon leaving app.One version released so far
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Based on Relative Interface - An interface kit available from relativewaveMay infringe on Apple's copyrights and patents
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Quick updates on deviceDoesn't have all Quartz Composer patches
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Supports using device sensors (camera, device motion)
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Measurements are based on UIKit
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Can run on multiple devices at once
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PixateRealtime updates on phoneNot visible on computer; requires prototypes to run on actual deviceFree for single project and unlimited prototypesWas in private beta, went live in Novhttp://blog.pixate.com/
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http://www.pixate.com/Supports iOS and AndroidNo user forum/platform available to direct your questions (they answer support questions immediately though)$16.67/mo for unlimited projects + StudioPixate is really making me reluctant where Form excelled by having a very responsive dev team and facebook group!http://www.pixate.com/education/
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Multiple people can look at the same projectCannot export to a movie (you can export a movie with quicktime/yosemite)Studio Edition for $149.99Promises of developer handoff coming http://community.pixate.com/
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Native prototypesLacks Switches on/off statesNow FreeAcquired by Google (21/7/2015)
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Drag and drop interfacing- easier to digest for the novice userRelies on conditionals without thresholds (?)
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Customer support directly from companyPrototypes frequently bug out and require resetting
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Very easy to learnPrototypes can be sluggish
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Responsive support teamPoor performance and inacuracy as the editor is web based
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Native scroll support is awesome (for iOS at least; native scroll for Android too)
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Prototypes accessible anywhere (with cell/wifi connection)
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Common interactions like drag amazingly easy to add
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Support custom device size
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Active community forum
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FramerFast learning curve if you have related coding knowledge (JS and CoffeeScript)Poor performance and inacuracy as the tool is web based - false it is very performant - javascript is also failproof on mobile mocks$79.99 USDhttp://framerjs.com/
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http://framerjs.com/Good integration to Photoshop and SketchiPhone fullscreen mirroring with FSMirror https://github.com/joshpuckett/FSMirrorLibrary is free to use with any editor.http://framerjs.tumblr.com/
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Great communityRequires familiarity with javascripthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/framerjs/
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Cross platform (web based)Is limited by what the web can do (CSS, Javascript)
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embedable in browsers / websitesWeb-based - it's not.
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Video assets (supports mp4)
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Mirror on Android and iOS devices
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JustinMindExtensive widgets libraryConditions involve dragging and dropping - which they couldn't make it much more confusing such an easy gesture.
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All devicesCan't work on 2 different files on osx
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Premade responsive widgets (a little)Horibble port to mac.
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Looks easy, but when you get in deeper, you have to know a coding knowledge. Steep learning curve starts when you get used to it.
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Sluggish web account page
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Can't work with chrome natively
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Old documentation which includes nothing actually worth.
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Proto.ioEasy to LearnBecause it's HTML, complex interactions get sluggish when previewed on a mobile
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http://proto.ioHi fidelity prototypes
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Comment & Review Prototypes
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Micro animations
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Preview on Device (Android & iOS)
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Hotspots to other screens
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Keynote
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Easy to LearnWorks on iOS Devices (It used to not give you the full capabilities, has that changed?)
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Video assets (supports mp4)
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Can collaborate between team members and/or clients (?)
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http://prototypinginterfaces.com
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Adobe Edge
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https://creative.adobe.com/products/animateEasy to learnLimited by what the web can do
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Can import JSON
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Can invert animations
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Can preview across platforms - web, android, iOS(cuz they're just web pages)
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InVisionCan preview across platforms - web, android, iOSOnly supports a few preset sizes, common iOS (iPhone & iPad), and AndroidFree for 1 project
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http://www.invisionapp.com/Easy to learnCan get tedious once you're working with 50+ screens and complex states$15/mo for 3 projects
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Can collaborate between team members and/or clientsIs not made to present UI animations$25/mo unlimited projects
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Can comment on individual screens, mark them for reviewLimited animations available for iOS/Android$100/mo unlimited projects & 5 team members
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Can export screens & comments to PDF
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Great for wireframes and initial stages of mockupscan only do hot spots with pre-defined animations
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Can save projects locallyNot the best organization of multiple screens/flows
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Has version historyWraps text on a completely random basis
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Clean UI
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can group user flows with in a project (pro account)
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PSD and Sketch integration
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Has several status bar options
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Axure (web)Has Widget library.Doesn't support preview natively in mobile devices. Previewing in mobile browser is not very convenient. (a beta viewer app is out now. It uses testflight to view projects in native app)
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Don't have to make everything in Sketch, Illustrator, etc. it looks boring