Proofly · Design verification
UX Audit vs Usability Testing
Compare UX audits and usability testing — when to use each method.
Direct answer
UX audits evaluate design artifacts against heuristics and requirements. Usability testing observes users completing tasks. They complement each other.
Comparison
Audits are faster and cheaper pre-development. Testing validates real user behavior post-design. Use audits first; test critical flows with users before launch.