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Balsamiq vs LottieFiles: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Balsamiq and LottieFiles. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Balsamiq starts at $12/mo, making it $8/mo cheaper than LottieFiles ($19.99/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Balsamiq vs LottieFiles: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureBalsamiqLottieFiles
Starting Price$12/mo$19.99/mo
Number of Plans23
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelflatfreemium
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Balsamiq is the more affordable option, starting at $12/mo compared to LottieFiles' $19.99/mo. Both are Design Tools with 5 combined pricing plans and 40 features compared.

Balsamiq uses flat pricing while LottieFiles uses freemium pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Design Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
Balsamiq
Balsamiq
Try it free
LottieFiles
LottieFiles
Try it free
Tier 1
Business
$12/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Up to 2 projects
  • Unlimited boards
  • Unlimited users
  • Fast customer support
  • Pause your plan anytime
Start with Business
Individual
$20/month
$20 / year
Includes
  • Unlimited file uploads
  • Lottie Creator
  • Optimize Lottie file size
  • Lottie hosting & CDN
  • oEmbed animations
  • Export to multiple file formats
  • 600,000+ premium Lottie library
  • Access your account via Adobe After Effects, Figma, Webflow, Canva & more
  • LottieFiles AI
  • 300 AI credits/month
Start with Individual
Tier 2
Enterprise
$18/monthCheapest
Includes
  • SSO with SAML
  • Legal/security form assistance
  • Enterprise SLA
  • Data storage in the US or EU
  • Pause your plan anytime
Start with Enterprise
Team
$25/month
$25 / year
Includes
  • Unlimited team files
  • Track file version history
  • Team feedback & comments
  • Custom brand palette
  • Host AEP & Figma source files
  • Access team files via Figma
  • Unified admin & billing
  • Team roles & permissions
  • Access team library from Figma & Canva
  • LottieFiles AI
Start with Team
Tier 3
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited viewer licenses
  • Advanced permissions
  • Advanced security
  • SAML/SSO
  • Access logs
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Custom onboarding
  • Includes vendor, security & procurement registration
  • LottieFiles AI
  • 1200+ AI credits/month
Start with Enterprise

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Balsamiq

Rapid low-fidelity wireframing tool for UI mockups

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LottieFiles

Platform for lightweight animations in Lottie format

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Our Pick

LottieFiles

LottieFiles offers 3 tiers vs 2.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: LottieFiles

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Balsamiq if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Balsamiq starts at $12/mo, saving $7.989999999999998/mo compared to LottieFiles at $19.99/mo
  • Balsamiq's 2-tier flat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • Balsamiq's feature bundling aligns with how Design Tools teams actually work day-to-day

Choose LottieFiles if:

  • You need 3 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—LottieFiles offers 20 additional features across its plans
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—LottieFiles offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Balsamiq is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $12/mo compared to LottieFiles' $19.99/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Balsamiq saving approximately $399/month. Balsamiq offers 2 pricing tiers compared to LottieFiles' 3, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Balsamiq provides 10 total features versus 30 for LottieFiles, offering a more focused toolset depending on your specific needs. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Balsamiq offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider LottieFiles only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Balsamiq cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Balsamiq vs LottieFiles

Which is cheaper, Balsamiq or LottieFiles?
As of March 2026, Balsamiq starts at a lower price point. Balsamiq starts at $12/mo while LottieFiles starts at $19.99/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Balsamiq have vs LottieFiles?
Balsamiq offers 2 pricing plans, while LottieFiles offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Can I save money by paying annually for Balsamiq or LottieFiles?
Both Balsamiq and LottieFiles offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
Does Balsamiq or LottieFiles offer custom enterprise pricing?
LottieFiles offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Balsamiq lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Balsamiq and LottieFiles use?
Balsamiq uses a flat pricing model, while LottieFiles uses freemium pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Balsamiq and LottieFiles compare for Design Tools?
Both Balsamiq and LottieFiles are Design Tools. Balsamiq offers 2 plans starting at $12/mo, while LottieFiles offers 3 plans starting at $19.99/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Design Tools needs.

Sources

  1. Balsamiq Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. LottieFiles Official PricingVendor pricing page

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