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Balsamiq seems to have more features that are important + being a native app is not an advantage unless you are equal on all other fronts. Besides for that it

by rksprst 17y ago

Balsamiq seems to have more features that are important + being a native app is not an advantage unless you are equal on all other fronts. Besides for that it looks like a nice "copy" of balsamiq. Because your products are so similar, I think the best way to drive customers is to make your product significantly cheaper than balsamiq.

dchest 17y ago
Thanks for your feedback! This is why we posted here. What features do you like to see that are important? As for pricing, I think it's the last differentiator companies should think of, and it's the easiest to change (in software business, at least).
- rksprst 17y ago
  In terms of features: more stencils (iphone elements, other little elements that balsamiq has), I find it easier to edit button text in balsamiq vs going to the properties area, ability to make a button clickable and go to another sketch, ability to add different icons, import images, and ability to share sketches to mac users/online (this is important personally... I use a PC my co-founder uses a mac... we couldn't use your app to work on wireframes together)
Quarrelsome 17y ago
I agree on the native front. I'd prefer to be online so I can collaboratively create these mock ups with either members of the team or the customer themselves. The preference would be real-time too.
subbu 17y ago
being a native app is not an advantage unless you are equal on all other fronts. I disagree. Adobe Air apps can't be as fast as native apps. While using Balsamiq (which is an Adobe Air app) I can feel the slowness. The mouse moves slower. Also, scrolling is not smooth compared to native scrolling.
- rksprst 17y ago
  I agree with you that native apps are usually better. But, I'd rather have a slower adobe air app then a native app that is missing important features (like ability to collaborate with co-workers regardless of platform).

by rksprst 17y ago

dchest 17y ago

Thanks for your feedback! This is why we posted here. What features do you like to see that are important? As for pricing, I think it's the last differentiator companies should think of, and it's the easiest to change (in software business, at least).

rksprst 17y ago
In terms of features: more stencils (iphone elements, other little elements that balsamiq has), I find it easier to edit button text in balsamiq vs going to the properties area, ability to make a button clickable and go to another sketch, ability to add different icons, import images, and ability to share sketches to mac users/online (this is important personally... I use a PC my co-founder uses a mac... we couldn't use your app to work on wireframes together)

Quarrelsome 17y ago

I agree on the native front. I'd prefer to be online so I can collaboratively create these mock ups with either members of the team or the customer themselves. The preference would be real-time too.

subbu 17y ago

being a native app is not an advantage unless you are equal on all other fronts. I disagree. Adobe Air apps can't be as fast as native apps. While using Balsamiq (which is an Adobe Air app) I can feel the slowness. The mouse moves slower. Also, scrolling is not smooth compared to native scrolling.

rksprst 17y ago
I agree with you that native apps are usually better. But, I'd rather have a slower adobe air app then a native app that is missing important features (like ability to collaborate with co-workers regardless of platform).