“Figma supports variables, expressions and conditional logic directly in its prototyping environment.”
“### A. Figma – Best balance of usability and dynamic logic”
“Figma also supports multiple actions on a single trigger, making it possible to build more complex interactions without creating dozens of separate frames.”
“For beginners: Figma. It offers a relatively accessible way to learn variables, conditions and interactive states.”
“One limitation: advanced variable-based prototyping features require an eligible paid or education plan.”
“Axure is particularly powerful when you need to simulate application behavior.”
“### B. Axure RP – Best for complex conditional logic”
“Global variables that retain information across screens.”
“Its condition builder allows you to construct logical rules without writing traditional programming code.”
“ProtoPie takes a slightly different approach.”
“### C. ProtoPie – Best for realistic interactions”
“Simulating interactions involving device sensors.”
“You can build these interactions without traditional programming, although formulas require some logical thinking and familiarity with expressions.”
“Framer is primarily a website design and publishing platform.”
“### D. Framer – Best for interactive websites”
“Interactive components.”
“However, more sophisticated application logic, such as complex calculations and extensive conditional workflows, often requires custom code.”
“Therefore, it is less suitable than Axure, Figma or ProtoPie if your primary objective is to simulate complex application logic without programming.”