Axure Software Solutions
Axure Software Solutions provides Axure RP, a tool for UX professionals to build realistic, functional prototypes with extensive features and integrations, and Axure Cloud for sharing and feedback.
Overview of Axure RP
Axure RP is a versatile tool designed to help UX professionals build realistic, functional prototypes. It supports creating UX prototypes with unlimited combinations of event triggers, conditions, and actions. The tool includes mouse, touch, and keyboard events to trigger interactions and allows adding conditions and variables to prototypes. Axure RP is used by over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and is available for both PC and Mac.
Axure RP Features and Capabilities
Axure RP offers a comprehensive set of features for creating dynamic content and realistic prototypes, such as working forms, sortable grids, and interactive interfaces. It supports multi-state dynamic panels, enabling the creation of popups and swipe-able mobile screens. Users can design for multiple devices on a single page with adaptive views and create data-driven tables and grids that can be dynamically sorted and filtered using the repeater widget. Axure RP also includes built-in flow shapes and connectors for diagram creation, and users can add notes to capture requirements and specifications for developers and stakeholders.
Collaboration and Team Features
For collaborative projects, Axure RP Team Edition allows multiple users to work simultaneously on diagrams and UX prototypes within a single file. It includes features like co-authoring, revision history, and cloud-based team project hosting. Axure Cloud further enhances collaboration by allowing users to share, inspect, and gather feedback on prototypes. It includes integrations with Slack and Microsoft Teams for notifications, as well as automated redlines, design assets, and CSS inspection for developer handoff. Additionally, Axure Cloud supports embedding fully-functional prototypes directly into Jira and Confluence.
Trial, Training, and Educational Resources
Axure RP offers a free 30-day trial for new users. The company provides a variety of training resources, including core training videos and documentation, to help users get the most out of the tool. Educational subscriptions are available for students and teachers, making it accessible to those in academic settings. Axure RP also includes features for gathering feedback directly on-screen, enhancing the learning and development process.
Security and Enterprise Solutions
Axure RP is SOC 2 Type II certified, ensuring a high standard of security for its users. The platform supports hosting on-premises for enterprises, offering additional control over data and security. Axure Cloud provides user management and single sign-on (SSO) for enterprise use, facilitating secure and efficient user handling across the organization. These features make Axure RP a reliable choice for enterprises seeking robust security and management capabilities.