TL;DR - Principle
- Principle is a Mac app for designing animated and interactive user interfaces
- It creates prototypes with timeline-based animations and interactions
- Subscription at $5/month or one-time purchase at $129
Pricing: Paid only
Best for: Enterprises & professionals
Score: 82/100
Pricing Plans
14-day free trialMost Popular
Subscription
$5/month
Mac only
- Animated prototypes
- Mac app
- Auto code export
About Principle
Principle prototypes interactions and animations. Mobile and web animation design—detailed prototyping for motion.
The animation control is detailed. The prototyping is sophisticated. The Mac focus is specific.
Designers prototyping animations use Principle for detailed interaction design.
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Principle FAQ
Principle costs $129 one-time purchase for Mac. No subscription required. Free 14-day trial available.
Principle offers a 14-day free trial. After that, it's a one-time purchase of $129. No subscription fees.
Principle is a Mac animation and prototyping tool. It creates interactive designs with complex animations and transitions.
Yes, you can import Figma designs into Principle via copy/paste or plugins. Add animations in Principle, then export videos or prototypes.
No, Principle is Mac-only. There's no Windows version or web app. Consider alternatives like Figma or After Effects for Windows.
Principle excels at animation with a simpler timeline. Framer is more code-focused and can publish live sites. Principle for animation; Framer for interactive prototypes.
Yes, export animations as video (MOV), GIF, or interactive prototypes. Share prototypes via the Principle Mirror iOS app.