{"id":106249,"date":"2022-11-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/?p=6249"},"modified":"2023-08-10T22:17:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T21:17:21","slug":"design-collaboration-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/design-collaboration-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"13 design collaboration tools for a productive creative workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Imagine waking up in a world where you didn\u2019t have to worry about email feedback or your design files being too big to attach to an email or send over Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this new world, you can simply ask colleagues for their opinion by sharing a link. The feedback is easy to understand. What\u2019s more, you can exchange design files as is, work in the same design file as someone halfway around the world, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to this magical alternate universe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design collaboration tools. We\u2019ll tell you all about them in a jiffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/whole-new-world.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GIF Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/disney-aladdin-llipschitz-yyvSeRGVj4C64\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what\">&nbsp;What\u2019s a design collaboration tool?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#types\">&nbsp;3 types of design collaboration tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#markup-io\">&nbsp;Tool #1: MarkUp.io<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#filestage\">&nbsp;Tool #2: Filestage<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#proofhub\">&nbsp;Tool #3: ProofHub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#uxpin\">\u00a0Tool #4: UXPin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#zipBoard\">&nbsp;Tool #5: zipBoard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ruttl\">&nbsp;Tool #6: ruttl<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#visme\">&nbsp;Tool #7: Visme<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#mockplus\">&nbsp;Tool #8: Mockplus Cloud<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#figma\">&nbsp;Tool #9: Figma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#invision\">&nbsp;Tool #10: InVision<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#adobe-xd\">&nbsp;Tool #11: Adobe XD<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#asana\">&nbsp;Tool #12: Asana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#trello\">&nbsp;Tool #13: Trello<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\">What\u2019s a design collaboration tool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s begin with a moment of silence for all the hours you\u2019ve likely lost trying to add visual context to feedback. \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s next to impossible to give accurate feedback on visual media when you can\u2019t comment directly on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With design <a href=\"https:\/\/tekpon.com\/categories\/team-collaboration-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tools<\/a>, those headaches will be a thing of the past. These software solutions are developed to help design teams collaboratively create, share, and review web and graphic design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design collaboration tools streamline creative professionals&#8217; workflows and involve multiple team members in different project stages \u2014 from brainstorming design ideas to publishing the final deliverable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why use design collaboration tools?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These design tools help designers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay in sync with their peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure visual consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/document-review-and-approval-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minimize feedback loops&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get on the same page as clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with team members more efficiently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reap these benefits with the help of three types of design tools, which we get into below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types\">3 types of design collaboration tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re in the office or working remotely, design collaboration tools are for everybody. Let\u2019s get deeper into the top three most common tool types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type #1: Design collaboration tools for collecting feedback<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine you sent a deliverable to your team for review by email. Soon, you&#8217;re receiving their input via a disparate chain of emails, direct messages, and the like, which is almost impossible to understand and keep organized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you had used a design collaboration tool for feedback, you would have been able to collect contextual comments from clients and other stakeholders, meaning all feedback would have taken place on the asset itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, these tool types enable designers to share deliverables via a link. They can then collect clients\u2019 input through comments placed directly on the asset, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/annotate-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pinning comments to a video<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">annotating a website<\/a>, or reviewing a supported file type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum it all up, design feedback tools take the guesswork out of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/document-review-and-approval-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">review and approval<\/a> process by making feedback easier to provide for clients and easier to implement for designers. \ud83e\udef6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type #2: Design collaboration tools for co-creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, design collaboration tools for co-creation enable users to participate equally in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/web-design-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">design process<\/a> within a shared digital workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools encourage teamwork and improve remote collaboration while having the potential to streamline production and help users deliver projects faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Type #3: Design collaboration tools for productivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When referring to design collaboration tools for productivity, we mean task and project management platforms that can accommodate the organizational needs of design teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think tools that enable users to upload files, share links, add comments, and other deliverable-friendly actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start from the top with our list of feedback tools. \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"markup-io\">Tool #1: MarkUp.io<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MarkUp.io<\/a> is a cloud-based, visual feedback and collaboration tool for creative professionals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Markup-io-homepage-design-collaboration-tools.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage of MarkUp.io, a design collaboration tool\" class=\"wp-image-106248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Markup-io-homepage-design-collaboration-tools.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Markup-io-homepage-design-collaboration-tools-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Markup-io-homepage-design-collaboration-tools-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Markup-io-homepage-design-collaboration-tools-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform offers users a centralized workspace where feedback can be easily collected and organized in one place rather than scattered between millions of different channels. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io makes the review and approval process seamless. It enables users to drag and drop designs onto their workspace and create digital copies (called MarkUps) that can be effortlessly shared with stakeholders via link or email invites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The invitees can click ANYWHERE on the shared MarkUp to add pixel-perfect feedback, which cuts back on the back-and-forth clarifications needed for reviews that happen over email or Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful MarkUp.io features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MarkUp.io\u2019s design-relevant features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contextual feedback and mark-up tools for a wide range of file formats (including live websites, images, design files, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/video-markups-collaborate-on-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">even videos<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comment threads and @mentions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.markup.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4413393290771-The-MarkUp-Chrome-Extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chrome extension for creating website markups <\/a>right from your browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Folders for organizing your MarkUps efficiently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/markup-io-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MarkUp.io\u2019s pricing<\/a> starts at $49 per month for the Pro plan, which gets you the best value for its cost. It provides one Workspace, supports unlimited MarkUps and users, has 500GB of storage, and offers premiere features like Folders and custom link sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MarkUp.io-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Design collaboration tool MarkUp.io offers three user plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MarkUp.io-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MarkUp.io-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MarkUp.io-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MarkUp.io-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A custom-priced Enterprise plan is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/enterprise-contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">available upon request<\/a>. Finally, for users with small monthly output, MarkUp.io offers a free version that includes the platform\u2019s core functionalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"filestage\">Tool #2: Filestage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Filestage, users can create custom workflows, keep track of and compare design versions, and ultimately streamline the feedback process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Filestage's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/filestage.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Filestage<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform\u2019s main functionality revolves around requesting and providing feedback on deliverables. Its main features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click and comment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/design-feedback-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">add feedback on design projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File-sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comment threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turning comments into to-do lists with items you can tick off as they\u2019re completed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Filestage\u2019s pricing starts at $95 per month for the first five users. The cost for additional users starts at $19 per user per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Filestage offers three pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Filestage-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/filestage.io\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Filestage<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proofhub\">Tool #3: ProofHub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ProofHub is a project management tool with collaboration and design feedback features.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"ProofHub's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofhub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ProofHub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform helps product teams optimize task management, communication, and collaboration to establish efficient workflows and deliver projects on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProofHub\u2019s design collaboration includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File sharing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/approval-workflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Approval workflows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design feedback with comments and @mentions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ProofHub is offered across two pricing plans that vary between $45 and $89 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"ProofHub offers two pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ProofHub-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofhub.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ProofHub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uxpin\">Tool #4: UXPin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UXPin is a platform built for creating designs, prototypes, and design systems.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-home.png\" alt=\"UXPin homepage\" class=\"wp-image-202317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-home.png 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-home-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-home-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UXPin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design teams working remotely can use UXPin to share designs they\u2019re working on and request feedback from colleagues and stakeholders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This software streamlines collaboration with remote teams and ensures everyone is on the same page regarding the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UXPin is loaded with several features, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>@mentions to tag team members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User management to control user roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team libraries for saving reusable components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time collaboration so teams can work on a project simultaneously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud-based storage to ensure changes made to a project are saved automatically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are five pricing plans on UXPin to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced plan at $29 per editor\/mo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional plan at $69 per editor\/mo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company plan at $119 per editor\/mo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise plan available on demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-pricing.jpeg\" alt=\"UXPin pricing\" class=\"wp-image-202318\" width=\"840\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-pricing.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-pricing-300x160.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2023\/08\/design-collaboration-tools-uxpin-pricing-768x409.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UXPin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zipBoard\">Tool #5: zipBoard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool is geared toward both designers <em>and <\/em>developers. zipBoard is a bug-tracking and feedback platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zipboard-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage of design collaboration tool Zipboard.\" class=\"wp-image-106215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zipboard-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zipboard-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zipboard-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Zipboard-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/zipboard.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zipBoard<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It enables <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/web-design-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">web design<\/a> and web development teams to collaborate better through its task management and visual proofing features. Plus, the platform makes it easier for QA engineers to report and document bugs they encounter during testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>zipBoard\u2019s features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bug tracking and issue tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annotation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark-up tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual review and feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>zipBoard\u2019s pricing is available only on demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ruttl\">Tool #6: ruttl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ruttl is a digital whiteboard visual that teams can use to share projects and collect contextual feedback on deliverables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Homepage for design collaboration tool ruttl.\" class=\"wp-image-106213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ruttl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ruttl<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ruttl enables users to collaborate on live websites, web apps, PDF files, and images. This makes it an ideal tool for remote-first teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ruttl supports features such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrations with tools like Zapier and Asana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contextual comments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edit mode that allows users to replace images, directly edit copy, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ruttl\u2019s pricing ranges between $13 and $33 per month. The tool is also offered for free as a basic version suitable for personal use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Design collaboration tool ruttl offers four pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Ruttl-design-collaboration-tools-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ruttl.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ruttl<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That was the first section of our list, but don\u2019t go anywhere! Now, we\u2019re moving on from feedback to co-creation tools. Visme is first on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visme\">Tool #7: Visme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visme is an online design tool users can leverage to create, share, and edit professional-looking presentations, infographics, social media content, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-home.jpg\" alt=\"Visme's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-home.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-home-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-home-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-home-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visme.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visme<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visme offers designers an easy way to create visual content through templates and collaboration in real-time to provide feedback, brainstorm, or co-create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most relevant design collaboration features supported by Visme include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital workspaces to which you can invite team members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools for ensuring branding consistency for fonts, colors, logos, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time feedback and collaborative design editing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic notifications that are triggered as comments are added to designs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visme\u2019s pricing plans range from $12.25 to $24.75 per month, with the Team plan only available upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Visme's pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-visme-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visme.co\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visme<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visme also allows users to create free accounts with limited functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mockplus\">Tool #8: Mockplus Cloud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mockplus Cloud is a design collaboration and handoff tool that designers and developers can use to streamline their workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mockplus' homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-home-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-home-1-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-home-1-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-home-1-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mockplus.com\/cloud?home=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mockplus Cloud<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Mockplus Cloud, users can create prototypes, screen flows, web page layouts, and everything in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to helping with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceros.com\/inspect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">developer handoff<\/a>, Mockplus Cloud enables users to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review design work and pin feedback contextually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track iterations of designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share specs and code snippets with developers via link<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mockplus Cloud\u2019s pricing starts at $4.95 per user per month. The platform features a free version with limited features, suitable for teams of under 10 users.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Mockplus' pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-mockplus-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/mockplus.com\/pricing\/mockplus-cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mockplus Cloud<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"figma\">Tool #9: Figma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma is a collaborative platform for user interface (UI) design.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-home.jpg\" alt=\"Figma's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-home.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-home-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-home-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-home-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figma<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It allows designers and developers to create, edit, and comment on digital deliverables together.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams can use Figma to create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/user-flow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">user flows<\/a>, wireframes, and mock-ups for websites and mobile apps together, collaborating in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma offers features like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design tools (e.g., pen tool, arc designs, typography)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design translated into web-ready code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plugins and widgets for workflow optimization and automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link sharing for unlimited users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Figma\u2019s pricing ranges from $12 to $45 per editor, per month. Additionally, Figma is available as a free version for a limited number of projects and files.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Figma's pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-figma-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Figma<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"invision\">Tool #10: InVision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>InVision is an online whiteboard that helps boost productivity and creativity by enabling teams to align faster and collaborate better within a real-time workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InVision-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"InVision's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InVision-design-collaboration-tools-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InVision-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InVision-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/InVision-design-collaboration-tools-homepage-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisionapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVision<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>InVision is mainly used for prototyping, allowing designers to create interactive mock-ups using templates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform also enables professionals to share design mock-ups with stakeholders via link and make the review and approval process faster and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>InVision includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design prototyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time whiteboarding and design meetings&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback and contextual commenting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>InVision\u2019s pricing starts at $4 per user per month. The Enterprise plan is custom-priced and available upon request. A free version is also available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-invision-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"InVision's pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-invision-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-invision-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-invision-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-invision-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invisionapp.com\/freehand\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVision<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adobe-xd\">Tool #11: Adobe XD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe XD is a vector-based experience design platform developed for UI and user experience (UX) design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-home.jpg\" alt=\"Adobe XD's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-home.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-home-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-home-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-home-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/xd\/get-started.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe XD<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform enables teams to design anything from websites to smartwatch applications collaboratively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe XD is mainly used for whiteboarding, wireframing, prototyping, animation and interaction design, and developer handoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe XD\u2019s features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prototyping tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customizable share links that share only elements you choose (e.g., comments, variables, specs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments and @mentions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Version history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe XD can be purchased as a standalone app for $9.99 per month or as part of Adobe\u2019s creative stack that includes 20 other apps (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.) for $54.99 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-pricing.jpg\" alt=\"Adobe XD's pricing plans.\" class=\"wp-image-106274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-pricing.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-pricing-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-pricing-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/design-collaboration-tools-adobe-xd-pricing-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/products\/xd\/pricing\/individual.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe XD<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re almost to the finish line! Last but not least, let\u2019s get into productivity and task-management platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"asana\">Tool #12: Asana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of MarkUp.io\u2019s most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/most-popular-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">frequently-requested integrations<\/a>, Asana is task-management software that helps teams create efficient digital workspaces with custom workflows, checklists, due dates, and calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-asana-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Asana's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-asana-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-asana-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-asana-homepage-180x96.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-asana-homepage-540x288.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform helps teams break down massive projects into manageable tasks. Users can create and assign tasks to team members, add comments, set deadlines, and add files and links to individual projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These capabilities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/creative-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make creative collaboration easier<\/a> and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Useful features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asana\u2019s features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/blog\/workflow-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Workflow management and automation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gantt charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kanban boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shared calendar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting and analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private and group messaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic version of Asana is free. 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asana<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trello\">Tool #13: Trello<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another requested integration for MarkUp.io, Trello is a visual project-management tool based on the Kanban board model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-trello-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Trello's homepage.\" class=\"wp-image-106202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-trello-homepage.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-trello-homepage-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Design-collaboration-tools-trello-homepage-180x96.jpg 180w, 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noopener\">Trello<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our list has ended, but our friendship doesn\u2019t have to. \ud83e\udd79<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/assets.markup.io\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/friends-high-five.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GIF Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/dkiss-celebration-high-five-friendship-IxpCap6xLGut7HwRvn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Over to you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a comprehensive overview of all the design collaboration software types available in today\u2019s market, you might feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to find three tools in one shot without getting lost in the wormholes of product comparison sites and buyer guides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll take some of the 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