Sketch

Recommended

Mac-native digital design tool that pioneered modern UI design workflows.

4.0 / 5

How we rated it

4.0out of 5

Features4.1

Ease of use4.2

Value for money3.9

Support3.6

Compliance3.8

Review

“A capable Mac-native alternative for teams not ready to fully commit to Figma.”

Sketch pioneered many now-standard UI design conventions (symbols, artboards) before Figma's browser-based approach overtook it.

Being Mac-only limits team flexibility, which is the main reason many design teams have migrated to Figma in recent years.

Standard

$12/mo

Mac app + cloud collaboration

Figma

Collaborative interface design tool, built for the browser.

Independent

No paid placements, ever.

Hands-on tested

Real use, not vendor demos.

Reviewed

August 2025

Verdict refreshed

We revisit as tools evolve.