Marvel review

Marvel is the simplest tool here for turning finished screens into a clickable prototype. You pull in screens from Sketch or upload images, then add hotspots, transitions, gestures and layers; Marvel says this takes less than five minutes and needs no code. Prototypes can target desktop, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Android devices, and they can be shared by URL, embedded, or downloaded for offline presenting. Built-in user testing records screen, audio and video as people move through a prototype, which is useful for small teams without a research tool, and automatic design specs support developer handoff. The free plan has no time limit but covers one user and one project; paid Pro and Team plans add unlimited projects and more active user tests, and Team starts at 3 users with a 7-day trial. Interaction logic is basic next to Figma, ProtoPie or Axure, and the pricing page did not show USD prices in our plain fetch, so we mark the price as pending.

Who it is for

Beginners and small teams that need simple clickable prototypes from existing screens, plus quick user tests.

Price

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Key features

• Hotspots, transitions and gestures added to uploaded screens without code
• User testing with screen, audio and video recordings
• Automatic design specs for developer handoff
• URL sharing and embed codes for prototypes
• Offline downloads for presenting without a connection

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Very quick to learn for people new to prototyping
• Strength: Free plan with no time limit
• Strength: Supports desktop, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch and Android screens
• Weakness: Interaction depth is limited compared with Figma, ProtoPie or Axure
• Weakness: The free plan covers 1 user and 1 project
• Weakness: We could not confirm prices in USD as fetched, so check the vendor page

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, 1 user and 1 project, no time limit
• Team plan: Starts at 3 users, 7-day free trial
• Devices: Desktop, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Android
• Discounts: 70% off yearly plans for education, 50% for nonprofits
• Users: Marvel says over 2 million people prototype with it

Where it ranks

Marvel is No. 9 in our Best Prototyping Tools verdict.