Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Adobe XDvsProcreate
Procreate starts at $12.99/mo, 78% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo. Procreate is rated higher at 4.6/5 vs Adobe XD's 4.3/5.
Adobe XDvs Procreate
★ 4.3/5-0.3 vs Procreate
Only in Adobe XD
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Auto-Animate
From $59.99/mo(pricier)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 2016
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Procreatevs Adobe XD
★ 4.6/5+0.3 vs Adobe XD
Only in Procreate
- ✦ Digital Painting
- ✦ Brushes (400+)
- ✦ Layer Support
From $12.99/mo(cheaper)40M+ downloads users · est. 2011
Try Procreate Free →Ratings Breakdown
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Adobe XD uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate. Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Both share 1 features including Color Management.
Feature
Adobe XD
Procreate
Color Management
✓
✓
UI Design
✓
✗
Prototyping
✓
✗
Auto-Animate
✓
✗
Voice Prototyping
✓
✗
Components
✓
✗
Responsive Resize
✓
✗
Repeat Grid
✓
✗
Plugins
✓
✗
Creative Cloud Integration
✓
✗
Coediting
✓
✗
Design Specs
✓
✗
Share for Review
✓
✗
Adobe Fonts
✓
✗
Export Assets
✓
✗
3D Transforms
✓
✗
UI Kits
✓
✗
Design Systems
✓
✗
Asset Management
✓
✗
Gradient Editor
✓
✗
Shape Tools
✓
✗
Boolean Operations
✓
✗
Layer Management
✓
✗
Symbol Library
✓
✗
Interaction Design
✓
✗
Micro Interactions
✓
✗
Animation Timeline
✓
✗
Scrollable Areas
✓
✗
Fixed Elements
✓
✗
Overlay Support
✓
✗
Responsive Breakpoints
✓
✗
Digital Painting
✗
✓
Brushes (400+)
✗
✓
Layer Support
✗
✓
Animation
✗
✓
3D Painting
✗
✓
Canvas Size Up to 16K
✗
✓
Apple Pencil Support
✗
✓
Time-lapse Recording
✗
✓
Text & Typography
✗
✓
Clipping Masks
✗
✓
Blend Modes
✗
✓
PSD Support
✗
✓
Reference Companion
✗
✓
Perspective Guides
✗
✓
Symmetry Tools
✗
✓
Custom Brushes
✗
✓
Gesture Controls
✗
✓
Total Features
31
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Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
Choose Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Animation
- ✓ 3D Painting
Pricing Comparison
Procreate starts at $12.99/mo, 78% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo.
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
Procreate Plans
Paid plans only
Procreate (iPad)Best Value
$12.99/one-time- • No subscription
- • All features
Procreate Dreams
$19.99/one-time- • 2D animation app
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