Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
ProcreatevsAdobe XD
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.
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
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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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Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Adobe XD uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate. Both share 1 features including Color Management.
Feature
Procreate
Adobe XD
Color Management
✓
✓
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
✓
✗
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
✗
✓
Total Features
18
31
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Animation
- ✓ 3D Painting
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
Pricing Comparison
Procreate starts at $12.99/mo, 78% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo.
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
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
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