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24 alternatives to Layer Vault

Version control for designers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Layer Vault launched in 2013; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Simple version control for designers▲55

   Hi HN, I've been waiting to post what I've been working on for a few weeks now:) Today we're launching LayerVault, which is a version control system made for designers. The URL is http://www.layervault.com LayerVault keeps track of what you're working on without adding extra steps to your process. The app runs in your toolbar and tracks changes you make to your files. Basically — each time you create or modify a file you’re working on, LayerVault saves a copy. You can then login, flip through its versions, and download a version from a few weeks ago. It's pretty neat — and we’ve built some…

   2011 · layervault.com · its alternatives →

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   Layers▲1,198

   A home for designers

   2024 · layers.to · its alternatives →

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   Pixelapse▲142

   Visual version control for designers

   2014 · its alternatives →

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   Stack▲88

   A task manager for Devs & Designers

   2015 · macropod.com · its alternatives →

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   Quip 5.0▲225

   Now with project management and a new design

   2017 · quip.com · its alternatives →

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   Agile Designers▲164

   Best Resources for Designers and Developers

   2014 · agiledesigners.com · its alternatives →

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   Abstract▲71

   A secure, version-controlled hub for your design files

   2018 · its alternatives →

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   Abstract▲11

   Collaboration & version control for your design files

   2017 · its alternatives →

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   Layers Pro▲69

   Unlock customizability in the Layers framework

   2015 · layerswp.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Designspiration▲135

    Discover and share design inspiration

    2014 · designspiration.com · its alternatives →

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    Cascade▲57

    Design guidance so you can do it yourself

    2014 · cascade.io · its alternatives →

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    Learn Git▲98

    Learning platform for version control with Git

    2014 · git-tower.com · its alternatives →

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    Specctr▲86

    Add a layer of clarity to your designs!

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    The Starter Kit▲206

    Curated resources for web developers and visual designers

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    GitGo▲134

    Free private version control

    2014 · topnhacaiuytin.lat · its alternatives →

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    Studio 2.0▲91

    Let's design together. Create and remix photos.

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    NodeBox▲79

    Node-based software application for generative design

    2015 · nodebox.net · its alternatives →

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    Perspective Mockups▲149

    Hipster-as-f*** perspectives for your designs

    2014 · vexus.digital · its alternatives →

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    Subtle Patterns▲118

    Free textures for your next web project.

    2014 · toptal.com · its alternatives →

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    Gridset▲75

    Web Layout Evolved.

    2014 · monotype.com · its alternatives →

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    The Design Vault▲84

    One template can fulfil all your design requirements

    2023 · mackkine01.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Version Control with Git▲64

    Manage your work and collaborate with teammates.

    2015 · fivesimplesteps.com · its alternatives →

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    Hunie▲96

    Dribbble for designers

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Learn Enough Git to Be Dangerous ▲74

    An introduction to version control with Git

    2016 · learnenough.com · its alternatives →

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