Mobbin vs Alternatives: Refero vs Page Flows vs 11FS Pulse

Last updated: 18 October 2026

Four libraries. One is the broadest, one now does your research, one films the journey, one only does banks.

This Mobbin vs alternatives page compares the four tools that come up most often when designers look for UI/UX reference libraries. Each one does something slightly different, so the right pick depends on what you actually design day-to-day rather than which has the biggest screenshot count.

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Section 01 / The contenders

What each tool actually does

Four homepages, four different promises. Tap or click any screen to open it full size.

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Also worth a look / For AI coding agents

Building with an agent? Try Mozaika

Not a fifth screenshot library, but a different answer to the same problem.

Mozaika works differently from the four tools above. Instead of collecting screenshots, it opens real shipped products in a browser and measures them. A coding agent such as Claude Code or Cursor then gets the actual type sizes, colours, spacing and radii as numbers, rather than guessing from a picture. So if you build interfaces with an agent instead of drawing them in Figma first, it covers ground the reference libraries do not.

As of 18 October 2026, its library holds 588 decoded products and 550 design systems. You can browse all of it free with no card, and the free plan also includes a Chrome extension, a Figma plugin and 25 MCP calls a month. Pro costs $9 a month for unlimited calls, and there is also a one-off lifetime licence. Mozaika prices in US dollars only. It is also a young product, and its own pricing page says the customer list is still short, so treat it as one to try alongside Mobbin or Refero rather than a replacement.

Mozaika

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Section 02 / Side by side

Comparison table

The Mobbin vs alternatives numbers in one place, with UK pricing on yearly billing.

Pricing can change. Always verify on each tool's official site before purchasing.

Mobbin has the biggest library and strong flow browsing. Refero is the one that starts from your brief.

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Section 03 / Where it matters

Quick decision guide

Which of the Mobbin vs alternatives options fits depends on what your week actually looks like.

Pick Mobbin if you want the broadest library of real UI examples across mobile and web, particularly if your work involves flows like onboarding, checkout, subscriptions and settings.

Pick Refero if you want to start from a design task rather than a search box. Research mode returns references and recommendations for the thing you are actually building, and Styles is useful when you need to understand how a product handles typography, colour, spacing and components. It covers both web and iOS.

Pick Page Flows if you want video-based journey recordings rather than static screenshots, or if you are searching for "Screenlane" (that is where it went).

Pick 11FS Pulse if you work in financial services and need benchmarking, competitor analysis and recorded journeys with expert commentary.

Flows vs static screens

If your work is journey-heavy (onboarding, paywalls, checkout, upgrade paths), you need flow-based browsing more than single screens. Mobbin leans heavily into this with step-by-step flow sequences. Refero has user flows too, and Research mode adds a layer the others do not have: describe the task and it returns references with reasoning attached. Page Flows takes a different approach entirely with video recordings of full journeys.

Fintech is its own world

If you design for banks or fintechs, the general-purpose tools often do not go deep enough. 11FS positions Pulse around fintech-specific UX research, with features like real user journey recordings and expert analysis that go well beyond screenshots. The Pulse product page covers what is included.

Pricing reality

Mobbin and Refero both publish transparent pricing with free tiers, making them easy to try before committing. Mobbin Pro is £8/month and Refero Pro is £10/month, both on yearly billing, and Refero also sells a £250 lifetime licence. Page Flows also publishes pricing publicly. 11FS Pulse is quote-based, which usually means it is aimed at teams with a budget rather than individual designers.

Mobbin vs alternatives FAQs

Is Screenlane still a thing?

No. Screenlane and Page Collective rebranded to Page Flows in July 2024. The old screenlane.com domain redirects to pageflows.com. If you are searching for Screenlane, that is the current product. Source: PR Newswire announcement.

Is Refero cheaper than Mobbin?

No, Mobbin is slightly cheaper. Refero Pro is £10/month billed yearly (£120), £17 month to month, or £250 for a lifetime licence. Mobbin Pro is £8/month billed yearly. Both have free tiers, though Refero's free plan opens only around 3% of its library. Refero also gives students 40% off the monthly plan.

Can I use Mobbin and Refero together?

Yes. Some designers use Mobbin for deep flow research and pattern analysis, and Refero for task-led research, web layout and landing page inspiration. The tools overlap but do not fully replace each other.

What if I only design for fintech?

11FS Pulse is purpose-built for financial services UX. It includes recorded user journeys, expert benchmarking and industry analysis that the general-purpose tools do not offer. It is more expensive and aimed at teams, but if fintech UX is your full-time job, it is a strong contender.

Which UI reference tool works best with AI coding agents?

Refero has an MCP connection and its Styles beta exports a DESIGN.md file for AI coding tools. Mozaika is built entirely around agents: it measures live products and passes the real type, colour and spacing values to tools like Claude Code and Cursor through MCP. It is free to browse, with Pro at $9 a month.

Does Mobbin have a student discount?

Yes. Mobbin offers 50% off Pro for up to two years for eligible students and educators. I have covered it in detail: Mobbin student discount UK.

Prices and the referral discount checked on mobbin.com on 14 October 2026.

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