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Axure RP

Desktop prototyping tool for UX designers and analysts who need interactive, logic-driven prototypes, wireframes and specs without code.

Our take: Axure RP is still the strongest choice when stakeholders need to click through a prototype that behaves like the finished product, with validation, conditional paths and live data tables.

Best forLogic-heavy UX prototypes
ReviewedPricing: Free Trial
6.9 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try Axure$29/user/mo billed yearly ($34 monthly)

Axure RP is a Windows and Mac app for building interactive prototypes with real logic, plus wireframes, flow diagrams and specs. It is not free except for qualified students and educators: after a 30-day trial, Pro costs $29 per user a month billed yearly or $34 monthly.

The bottom line

Deepest no-code prototype logic; no free plan and a learning curve.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA desktop tool for logic-driven UX prototypes, wireframes and specs, sold by subscription.
Our takeAxure RP is still the strongest choice when stakeholders need to click through a prototype that behaves like the finished product, with validation, conditional paths and live data tables.
For visual UI design and design systems, most teams will prefer Figma and bring designs into Axure only when they need logic. Pick annual billing to save about 15% on Pro.
Why we rate itConditions, variables, forms and repeaters give very realistic no-code prototypes.
The catchNo free plan outside education, and perpetual licenses are gone.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Enterprise UX teams prototyping complex flows
  • Business analysts writing specs with prototypes
  • Students and educators (free Team license)
Not good for
  • Visual UI design and design systems
  • Users who want a free browser tool
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Download the desktop app and start a 30-day trial; basic wireframes are quick, logic takes practice.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Co-authoring and revision history need Team ($49 yearly); SSO and on-prem need Enterprise.
  3. Walled garden
    Medium: .rp files open only in Axure; imports from Figma, XD and Sketch.
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Axure RP plans and prices

PlanAnnual billingMonthly billingWhat it adds
Pro$29/user/mo$34/user/moUnlimited prototypes, reviewers and Cloud projects; diagrams and docs
Team$49/user/mo$57/user/moCo-authoring, revision history, team projects on Cloud
EnterpriseQuoteQuoteSSO, user management, private or on-prem hosting
EducationFreeFreeTeam edition for qualified students and educators

From Axure's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. 30-day free trial; 60% off for nonprofits and educational institutions, 25% for government. Perpetual licenses are no longer sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axure RP free?

No, except for qualified students and educators, who can use the Team edition free. Everyone else gets a 30-day fully functional trial, then Pro costs $29 per user a month billed yearly or $34 monthly (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does Axure RP cost?

Pro is $29 per user a month billed yearly or $34 monthly; Team is $49 yearly or $57 monthly; Enterprise is quoted by sales. Nonprofits get 60% off and government agencies 25% (checked 4 October 2026).

What is Axure RP used for?

Building wireframes and interactive prototypes with real logic, such as forms, conditional flows and sortable tables, along with flow diagrams and specifications for developers and stakeholders.

Is Axure like Figma?

Both build prototypes, but Figma is a browser-based design tool with a free plan, while Axure RP is a desktop app focused on functional prototypes with conditions, variables and data. Axure can import Figma designs.

Can I still buy a perpetual Axure RP license?

No. Axure says it no longer offers perpetual licenses; RP 11 is sold as monthly or annual subscriptions. Existing perpetual licenses keep working.

Does Axure RP run on Mac?

Yes. Axure RP is available for both Windows PCs and Macs.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Axure RP pricing, Axure RP home.

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