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Overflow

by PROTOIO · Since 2011
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VendorPROTOIO
Year launched2011
StatusActive
LocationSan Francisco, California
Countries servedGlobal
Languages9
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About Overflow

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Overflow by PROTOIO is a specialized diagramming software crafted specifically for product and design teams who seek a more expressive, visual, and interactive way to present user flows and design logic. Unlike general-purpose diagram tools, Overflow offers a narrative-driven approach to presenting user journeys, making it easier for teams to not just show design screens, but to walk stakeholders through the “why” and “how” behind those designs. Built for clarity and collaboration, Overflow provides a sleek drag-and-drop interface that simplifies the process of linking design screens with connectors, annotations, and decision points. The interface is intuitive, visually clean, and optimized for visual storytelling, ensuring designers and product managers can focus on communication rather than technical layout concerns. With smart snapping tools and layout alignment features, the software helps maintain polished visuals with minimal effort. A major strength of Overflow lies in its seamless integration with design tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD. Users can import and re-sync their artboards directly from these tools, preserving layers, prototyping links, and visual fidelity throughout the design process.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Easy to Use: Low learning curve; great for quick adoption across teams
  • Figma Integration: Seamless syncing helps build user flows directly from designs
  • Ideal for Planning: Excellent for wireframing, data flows, and user journey mapping
  • Visual Communication: Effective for presenting to developers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
  • Organizational Tools: Boards and sections streamline flowchart and sitemap management
  • Interactive Features: Engages users through clickable prototypes and visual diagrams
Cons
  • Performance Drops with Large Files: Slows down or becomes buggy when maps grow
  • Limited Styling Flexibility: Customizing colors and components can be cumbersome
  • Publishing & Commenting Friction: Feedback requires switching between desktop and browser views
  • Figma Sync Limitations: Syncing is not bi-directional; linking back to original Figma components isn't seamless
  • Basic Drawing Tools: Fewer shape options than some competitors
  • No Real-Time Collaboration: Live editing or multi-user support is lacking

Features

Key features

Interactive User Flow Creation

Build dynamic user flow diagrams that allow stakeholders to navigate design paths screen-by-screen, creating an engaging and understandable design story.

Seamless Design Tool Sync

Quickly import and re-sync designs from popular tools like Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD, keeping user flows updated with design iterations and preserving original layers and prototyping links.

Three Presentation Views

Offers Canvas View (bird's-eye), Prototype View (screen-by-screen interactive demo), and Story Presentation (self-guided walkthrough) to cater to different presentation needs.

Asynchronous Design Critique & Feedback

Facilitates feedback collection with commenting capabilities on specific versions, enabling teams to provide input at their own pace without real-time meetings.

Unlimited Version History & Cloud Saving

Automatically saves work to the cloud with unlimited version history, ensuring all iterations are documented and easily accessible for collaboration and tracking progress.

Enhanced Visual Storytelling

Add customizable visual elements, device skins, annotations, and branding to design presentations without altering original design files, enriching the context and character of user journeys.

Additional features

Interactive User Flows

Create dynamic diagrams that illustrate user journeys.

Stunning Design Presentations

Build visually appealing presentations of design work.

Step-by-Step Walkthroughs

Develop guided tours of user experiences.

Synchronous Design Critique

Facilitate real-time feedback sessions on designs.

Asynchronous Design Critique

Allow stakeholders to review and comment on designs at their convenience.

Sync from Design Tools

Import designs from Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD.

Re-sync after Iteration

Update presentations automatically with design changes.

Preserves Prototyping Links

Maintain original prototyping links from design tools in Overflow.

Canvas View

Provides a bird's-eye view of the entire user flow.

Prototype View

Allows for screen-by-screen interaction and navigation through the design.

Story Presentation

Enables creating self-guided, interactive design walkthroughs.

Add Additional Visual Elements

Enhance presentations with custom colors, styles, typography, and branding.

Customizable Everything

Edit colors, styles, typography, and other visual cues.

Team Collaboration (Project Editors)

Invite teammates to contribute to Overflow documents as editors.

Unlimited Version History

Tracks all changes and iterations, allowing access to previous states.

Present Without Being There

Share presentations via links for stakeholders to explore independently.

Intuitive Navigation

Easy-to-follow user journey and navigation within presentations.

Keep Design Files Tidy

Create presentations without duplicating or repurposing original design documents.

Organize Work in Shared Folders

Increase team transparency by organizing documents.

Embed Documents

Embed Overflow documents into other collaboration tools, websites, or blogs.

Unlimited Boards

Use multiple boards to add clarity, context, or manage different versions/sub-flows within a presentation.

Filter Stakeholder Feedback

Organize and direct focus on feedback board by board.

Share Only When Ready

Control when shared presentations are updated with the latest content.

Get Feedback from Back in Time

Filter comments by individual version to track evolution of project and feedback.

Cloud Saving

Upload work to the Overflow Cloud for secure storage and access.

Generate Publication Links

Create shareable links for stakeholders to view presentations.

Device Skins

Add context and character to user journeys with device skins.

Annotations

Add notes and explanations to designs within Overflow.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate smoothly through presentations using shortcuts.

Get Feedback (Comments)

Enable stakeholders to leave comments anywhere on the Overflow document for critique.

Pricing

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Monthly plans

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USD 14.95/mo
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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
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Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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