Head-to-head · Wireframing Software
Visily vs Balsamiq Wireframes
Visily 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 scoreVisily · 8.6/10
- Lowest starting priceVisily · $11/user/mo
- Free planonly Visily
- Free trialonly Balsamiq Wireframes
Visily scores higher on our rubric for wireframing software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Visily offers free plan; Balsamiq Wireframes doesn't. Visily is cheaper to start at $11/user/mo against $16/user/mo.
Visily is the better fit for AI-assisted browser-based wireframing. Balsamiq Wireframes is the better fit for focused wireframing teams.
- Visily fits best
AI-assisted browser-based wireframing
- Balsamiq Wireframes fits best
Focused wireframing teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Visily 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Balsamiq Wireframes 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Wireframing Software | #7 in Wireframing Software |
| Best for | AI-assisted browser-based wireframing | Focused wireframing teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $11/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 | 5 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Visily 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 |
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| Our verdict | Visily is a browser-based UI design and wireframing platform for product managers, founders, developers, non-designers, and cross-functional teams. It covers wireframes, editable mockups, diagrams, flowcharts, wireflows, and interactive… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Visily — where it wins
- Generates wireframes from text, screenshots, diagrams, and templates
- Combines interactive prototypes with real-time collaboration and comments
- Supports Figma workflows, CSS inspection, and developer handoff
Where it doesn't
- Starter limits teams to two editable boards and 300 AI credits monthly
- Advanced security and SAML SSO are reserved for the Business plan
- Browser-first workflows may not suit teams seeking a desktop app
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
- Visily8.6/10 · Free plan
A capable browser-based wireframing tool for teams that want AI-assisted design workflows.
Visit VisilyFull 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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