Side by side

Principle vs Wireframe.cc

Both stand on web design software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Principle

Free trial iPhoneMacSelf-hosted+1

Principle combines animation controls, interaction prototyping, screen-flow views, imports, sharing, and exports in one tool. Check the one-computer license and renewal terms before choosing it.

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Choose Wireframe.cc when you need browser-based layout sketches with prototypes, reusable master pages, and file exports. The free plan is suitable for a single public page; teams needing more than a single-page project must choose a paid plan.

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The facts

	Principle	Wireframe.cc
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Principle license: $129 per computer, paid once	See the plans
Plans published	2	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	principle.app	wireframe.cc
On web design software	#30 of 41	#26 of 41

Principle: what it does well

Timeline supports custom easing and spring animations
Interactions include dragging, scrolling, taps, and hover
Imports Figma and Sketch designs
Exports HTML, video, or animated GIF
Private browser sharing works across listed platforms

What to know first

Paid product with no free plan
License applies to one computer
New features after year one require renewal
Support replies may take at least a week

Wireframe.cc: what it does well

Works for web, mobile, and custom screen sizes
Clickable links support user-flow prototypes
Master pages reuse recurring layout elements
Exports wireframes as PDF or PNG
Free plan needs no user account

What to know first

Free plan limits work to single-page public wireframes
Free wireframes use a unique shareable URL
Paid access starts at $12 per user monthly, billed annually

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