VendorVS
Sketch logo

Sketch

Design toolkit for Mac

Mac-native vector design tool with a web app for collaboration. Long-time favourite of UI designers, now competing with browser-based alternatives.

Our take

Sketch was the design tool that dethroned Photoshop for UI work, but it's been losing ground to Figma for years. The Mac-only requirement is its biggest limitation — it immediately excludes Windows and Linux users. That said, the native Mac performance is snappy, the plugin ecosystem is mature, and the $10/month annual price undercuts Figma. The web app has improved collaboration significantly, but it still can't match Figma's real-time editing polish. Best for Mac-only teams who are already invested in Sketch's workflow and plugin ecosystem.

Pricing

No free tierFrom $12/mo

Standard

$12/mo
  • Mac + web app
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Version control
  • Unlimited viewers

Business

$null/mo
  • SSO
  • Unlimited cloud storage
  • Permission groups
  • Project archiving
  • Invoice billing

Enterprise

$null/mo
  • SCIM provisioning
  • BYOK encryption
  • Dedicated support
  • Private Cloud option

Pricing verified 2026-03-18

Ratings

Ease of use
8/10
Value for money
7/10
Features
7/10
Support
7/10

Overall score: 72/100 (composite of the above ratings)

Features

core

Vector editingYes
PrototypingYes
ComponentsYes
Auto-layoutSymbols

collaboration

Real-time editingYes
CommentsYes
Version historyYes
Dev handoffYes

advanced

Design systemsYes
PluginsYes
AnimationLimited
Responsive designVia plugins

integrations

SlackYes
JiraVia plugin
ZeplinYes
AbstractYes

Compare Sketch with

Visit Sketch

Founded: 2010

HQ: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Company size: 51-200

Last updated: 2026-03-18