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Adobe XD vs Axure RP

Which design & creative tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Adobe XD

4.31,800 reviews

UI/UX designers and product teams already in the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem who need a straightforward tool for designing screens and building interactive prototypes with shareable review links.

Starting at $9.99/user/month
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Axure RP

4.2600 reviews

UX/UI designers and product teams who need high-fidelity, logic-driven prototypes for complex web and enterprise applications, plus documentation and stakeholder review workflows.

Starting at $29/user/month

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureAdobe XDAxure RP
Pricing$9.99/user/month$29/user/month
G2 Rating4.3 (1,800 reviews)4.2 (600 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.04.5
Best ForUI/UX designers and product teams already in the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem who need a straightforward tool for designing screens and building interactive prototypes with shareable review links.UX/UI designers and product teams who need high-fidelity, logic-driven prototypes for complex web and enterprise applications, plus documentation and stakeholder review workflows.

Pros & Cons

Adobe XD

Pros

  • + Smooth workflow for designing and prototyping in one app
  • + Strong integration with Adobe Creative Cloud assets and workflows
  • + Easy sharing for stakeholder review and developer handoff
  • + Good component/reuse features for maintaining consistency

Cons

  • Adobe has deprioritized XD relative to other products, creating uncertainty for long-term roadmap
  • Collaboration and advanced prototyping features can lag behind newer competitors
  • Some teams prefer alternatives with stronger real-time co-editing and broader ecosystem

Axure RP

Pros

  • + Powerful interactions and logic beyond typical click-through prototypes
  • + Strong for complex flows, enterprise UX, and detailed UX documentation
  • + Robust component reuse (masters) and scalable file organization
  • + Easy stakeholder sharing and commenting through Axure Cloud

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve than lighter-weight prototyping tools
  • Desktop app workflow can feel heavier/less fluid for quick ideation
  • Collaboration/versioning can be less seamless than fully cloud-native design suites