Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Adobe XD edges ahead in this comparison. Adobe XD offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
Sketch
Adobe XD
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$12/mo
$9.99/mo
Monthly Visits
15.0M
10.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
4 apps
4 apps
Team Size
SMB
ENTERPRISE
Sketch Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast, polished native Mac performance
- Mature plugin ecosystem built over a decade
- Clean, focused interface for UI design
Cons
- No native Windows or Linux app
- Lost significant market share to Figma's browser-based collaboration
- Real-time multiplayer editing is less seamless than Figma
Adobe XD Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tight integration with Photoshop and Illustrator assets
- Included in broader Creative Cloud plans
- Solid prototyping and micro-interaction tools
Cons
- Adobe has slowed active investment in XD as Figma has grown
- Smaller design community/plugin ecosystem than Figma
- Real-time collaboration is less mature than Figma
Sketch Key Features
- Native macOS vector editor
- Symbols & reusable components
- Web-based collaborative viewing/editing
- Extensive plugin library
- Design libraries & style guides
Adobe XD Key Features
- Vector design & wireframing
- Interactive prototyping with voice/gesture triggers
- Auto-animate transitions
- Creative Cloud Libraries sync
- Co-editing