App Prototyping
AI Design and App-Building Tools
These tools blend design, prototyping, and AI-assisted coding to speed up how modern web and app interfaces are built. They are especially useful for teams working on rapid prototyping, UI generation, and collaborative product design.
From Figma’s built-in AI to Vercel’s v0 and full-stack builders like Bolt.new, these platforms automate repetitive tasks while keeping creative control in your hands. Whether you are creating layouts, exporting code, or connecting APIs, each tool offers a distinct edge for developers and designers looking to move quickly from concept to launch.
| Tool | Description | Key Features | UK Pricing (GBP/mo) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v0 by Vercel (Pro) | Scaled AI-powered UI generator designed for rapid web app prototyping with team collaboration. | $20 credits; API access; priority support; unlimited deployments. | £15/user (Pro) | v0.dev/pricing |
| Bolt.new (Pro) | Full application builder with generous token limits and flexible private project support. | 10M tokens per month; 100MB uploads; custom domains. | £15 (Pro); £38 (Pro 50) | bolt.new/pricing |
| Firebase (Blaze Plan) | Google’s pay-as-you-go backend service for scalable app hosting, data storage, and authentication. | Unlimited users; custom authentication; ML Kit integration; pay per GB of usage. | Free tier plus usage (approx. £0.06/GB) | firebase.google.com/pricing |
| Figma AI (Make) | AI features within Figma for generating variants, auto-layouts, and interactive prototypes. | Prompt-based edits; developer handoff; unlimited files on Pro plans. | £12/user (Pro) | figma.com/pricing |
| Banani | AI assistant for interactive design and creative prototyping across web and mobile platforms. | Complex interactions; export to production-ready code; collaborative workspaces. | £19 (Starter) | banani.co |
| MagicPatterns | Tailwind CSS focused AI tool for generating and remixing UI components and page layouts. | Reusable pattern library; remix mode; embeddable API for apps. | £25 (Pro) | magicpatterns.com |