Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Figma edges ahead in this comparison. Figma offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
Sketch
Figma
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$12/mo
$12/mo
Monthly Visits
15.0M
140.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
4 apps
7 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
Figma Pros & Cons
Pros
- Web-native, zero-install setup required
- True real-time collaboration with cursor tracking
- Vast plugin store and UI community templates
Cons
- Advanced plans are costly for large, multi-seat layouts
- Can lag under extremely heavy design files with high nodes
- Offline work remains highly restricted
Sketch Key Features
- Native macOS vector editor
- Symbols & reusable components
- Web-based collaborative viewing/editing
- Extensive plugin library
- Design libraries & style guides
Figma Key Features
- Real-time Co-editing
- Advanced Auto Layout
- Interactive Prototyping
- Variables & Design Systems
- Dev Mode