A detailed comparison of Figma and Sketch to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Digital design toolkit for Mac focused on user interface and user experience design.
| Plan | Figma | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ 3 projects, unlimited editors | ✗ No |
| Lowest Paid | $15/editor/mo | $10/editor/month |
| Enterprise | $75/editor/mo | $20/editor/month |
| Feature | Figma | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Vector editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | — |
| Components | ✓ | — |
| Design systems | ✓ | — |
| Dev mode | ✓ | — |
| Auto layout | ✓ | — |
| Plugins | ✓ | — |
| FigJam whiteboard | ✓ | — |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ | — |
| Version history | ✓ | — |
| Symbol libraries | — | ✓ |
| Plugin ecosystem | — | ✓ |
| Cloud collaboration | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.7 | ⭐ 4.4 |
Choose Figma if: You need ui/ux design teams. Figma excels with its real-time collaboration and browser-based.
Choose Sketch if: You need mac-based ui/ux designers and design systems. Sketch stands out with its mac-optimized and great for ui design.
Best free option: Figma offers a free tier (3 projects, unlimited editors).
It depends on your needs. Figma is better for ui/ux design teams, while Sketch is better for mac-based ui/ux designers and design systems. Both are excellent tools rated 4.7 and 4.4 respectively.
Figma starts at $15/editor/mo while Sketch starts at $10/editor/month. Figma also has a free tier.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Sketch's trial before fully committing to a switch.
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