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Head-to-head · Wireframing Software

Moqups vs Balsamiq Wireframes

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Moqups #6 in Wireframing Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Moqups
Balsamiq Wireframes #7 in Wireframing Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Balsamiq

Moqups leads on 2 checks, Balsamiq Wireframes on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMoqups · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceMoqups · $7/user/mo
  • Free planonly Moqups
  • Free trialonly Balsamiq Wireframes

Moqups scores higher on our rubric for wireframing software: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Moqups offers free plan; Balsamiq Wireframes doesn't. Moqups is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $16/user/mo.

Moqups is the better fit for teams needing diagrams with wireframes. Balsamiq Wireframes is the better fit for focused wireframing teams.

  • Moqups fits best

    Teams needing diagrams with wireframes

  • Balsamiq Wireframes fits best

    Focused wireframing teams

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Side by side

Feature Moqups 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Balsamiq Wireframes 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #6 in Wireframing Software #7 in Wireframing Software
Best for Teams needing diagrams with wireframes Focused wireframing teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $7/user/mo (best) $16/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SSO/SAML SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 9 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Moqups 0/3 · Balsamiq Wireframes 0/3
Real-time collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Interactive prototypes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Wireframe templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Platform Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Project limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines wireframes, prototypes, diagrams, and flowcharts in one workspace
  • Real-time editing, live cursors, comments, and shared prototype links
  • Developer handoff includes properties plus CSS or JSX code
  • Real-time collaboration, comments, and shareable interactive prototypes
  • Reusable components, templates, icons, and PDF or image exports
  • AI wireframes, user flows, and screenshot conversion across paid plans
Cons
  • Web-only access with no native desktop version
  • Free plan limits work to 2 projects and 400 objects per project
  • Starter pricing requires annual billing
  • No free plan; the 14-day trial is the available evaluation period
  • Annual pricing starts at $16 per editor per month
  • Desktop apps are winding down after December 31, 2026
Our verdict

Moqups is a browser-based visual collaboration tool for product teams, designers, analysts, engineers, and other stakeholders. It brings wireframing, UI mockups, interactive prototypes, flowcharts, sitemaps, mind maps, UML diagrams, and…

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Balsamiq Wireframes is a low-fidelity UI wireframing and prototyping tool for product managers, designers, developers, consultants, and other teams. Its browser-based cloud product supports drag-and-drop wireframing with built-in UI…

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  1. MoqupsWireframing Software 8.4Free plan
  2. Balsamiq WireframesWireframing Software 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Moqups — where it wins

    • Combines wireframes, prototypes, diagrams, and flowcharts in one workspace
    • Real-time editing, live cursors, comments, and shared prototype links
    • Developer handoff includes properties plus CSS or JSX code

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access with no native desktop version
    • Free plan limits work to 2 projects and 400 objects per project
    • Starter pricing requires annual billing

  • Balsamiq Wireframes — where it wins

    • Real-time collaboration, comments, and shareable interactive prototypes
    • Reusable components, templates, icons, and PDF or image exports
    • AI wireframes, user flows, and screenshot conversion across paid plans

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the 14-day trial is the available evaluation period
    • Annual pricing starts at $16 per editor per month
    • Desktop apps are winding down after December 31, 2026
  • Moqups8.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad browser workspace for teams combining wireframes, diagrams, prototypes, and handoff.

    Visit MoqupsFull verdict →
  • Balsamiq Wireframes8.3/10 · 14-day trial

    A focused wireframing tool with collaboration, prototypes, reusable components, and AI.

    Visit BalsamiqFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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