Builder.io vs Skisso
Builder.io vs Skisso (UI & Design-to-Code). Agent test scores: Builder.io 6.7/10, Skisso 8.3/10. Skisso scored 1.6 higher overall in our separate rubric v0.1 tests (editions and tasks can differ — see Edition tested and the notes below). Pricing: Builder.io — Pro $24/user/mo (500 agent credits); Team $40/user/mo; Enterprise custom; Skisso — Free.
Every fact on this page comes from our tool records and test logs. Last updated:
- VibeToolRank score
- 6.7/10
- Last tested
- 2026-10-16
- Runs
- 1 (single run)
- Outcome score
- 7/10
- Edition tested
- Builder.io Fusion, Free plan, in browser
- Free plan, as measured
- Credit use isn't shown (Free: 60 agent credits a month)
- Free plan
- Yes: up to 5 users, 60 agent credits/mo
- Price
- Pro $24/user/mo (500 agent credits); Team $40/user/mo; Enterprise custom
- Pricing checked
- 2026-10-16
- VibeToolRank score
- 8.3/10
- Last tested
- 2026-10-17
- Runs
- 1 (single run)
- Outcome score
- 8/10
- Edition tested
- Skisso 1.0.13 Chrome extension, free, no account
- Free plan, as measured
- No account and no usage limit hit; each patch took about 2 seconds. No usage limit seen in our test
- Free plan
- Yes: free on the Chrome Web Store
- Price
- Free
- Pricing checked
- 2026-10-17
Side by side
| Field | Builder.io | Skisso |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Builder.ioVisual development and design-to-code platform. | SkissoFree Chrome extension: point at any element on your live UI, edit it with real CSS, and hand your coding agent the exact patch. |
| Pricing | Builder.ioPro $24/user/mo (500 agent credits); Team $40/user/mo; Enterprise custom | SkissoFree |
| Free tier | Builder.ioYes: up to 5 users, 60 agent credits/mo | SkissoYes: free on the Chrome Web Store |
| Pricing verified | Builder.io2026-10-16 | Skisso2026-10-17 |
| Edition tested | Builder.ioBuilder.io Fusion, Free plan, in browser | SkissoSkisso 1.0.13 Chrome extension, free, no account |
| Tested on | Builder.io2026-10-16 | Skisso2026-10-17 |
| Outcome score | Builder.io7 | Skisso8 |
| Speed score | Builder.io5 | Skisso9 |
| Cost score | Builder.io8 | Skisso10 |
| Developer experience score | Builder.io6 | Skisso7 |
| Reliability score | Builder.io7 | Skisso8 |
| Overall score | Builder.io6.7 | Skisso8.3 |
What our tests found
Builder.io
Our T1 todo prompt took about 12-13 minutes to a working preview, partly because of a blank loading screen that needed reopening. Add, complete, delete, filters and reload all passed, but it stored todos in its own database instead of localStorage as the spec asked. The in-editor preview went stale and Builder said it hadn't tested its own work. Single run, not 3.cloud free plan
- Every todo feature worked in the full preview
- Asked a clarifying question about login instead of guessing
- Free publish to a *.builder.cloud subdomain, 15 publishes per month
- Slow: about 12-13 minutes to a working preview, including a blank loading screen
- Stored todos in its own database instead of localStorage as asked
- In-editor preview went stale and the prompt box was flaky
- Signup failed silently with our email; it needed a business-domain address
Who it’s for: Teams already using Builder.io's visual CMS who want AI-built pages and apps tied to their design system.
Skisso
On our T1 todo app, Skisso turned a visual edit (Add button radius 10px → 20px, label "Add task") into an exact, scoped handoff with selector, old and new values in about 2 seconds, with no account. A small free coding agent applied that handoff correctly in 1 of 3 runs, which says more about the agent than about Skisso.Chrome extension, free
- Free, no account or login needed
- Handoff names the exact selector, old and new values and scope
- Fast: about 2 seconds from selecting an element to a copied patch
- Live CSS editing on the real page, including localhost
- Chrome only
- Text edits list the new text but not the old one
- The handoff asks the agent to verify and show the result, which stalled headless agents in our runs
- MCP and project connection not tested yet
Who it’s for: Designers and vibe coders who want to show their AI coding agent a precise UI change instead of describing it in prose.
Verdict
Scores use rubric v0.1 from separate runs. Editions and tasks can differ (see Edition tested and What our tests found); some tests were a single run, which caps reliability scores. Overall: Builder.io 6.7, Skisso 8.3. Check the free-tier limits above against your project before choosing.
FAQ
Which is better, Builder.io or Skisso?
In our tests Skisso scored higher overall (8.3/10 vs 6.7/10). Scores use the same rubric (v0.1) but came from separate runs; editions and tasks may differ (see Edition tested and test summaries), so check the per-dimension scores for what matters to you.
Is Builder.io free?
Yes: up to 5 users, 60 agent credits/mo (pricing checked 2026-10-16).
Is Skisso free?
Yes: free on the Chrome Web Store (pricing checked 2026-10-17).
How much does Builder.io cost compared with Skisso?
Builder.io: Pro $24/user/mo (500 agent credits); Team $40/user/mo; Enterprise custom. Skisso: Free.
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