Figma vs Sketch: Which is better in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide between Figma and Sketch.
Figma
Collaborative interface design tool
From $12/mo
Free plan available
Sketch
Mac design tool for UI/UX designers
From $10/mo
No free plan
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Figma | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12/mo | $10/mo ✓ Cheaper |
| Free plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Pricing model | freemium | paid |
| G2 rating | 4.7/5 ↑ | 4.5/5 |
| Capterra rating | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Founded | 2012 | 2010 |
Figma: pros & cons
Pros
- ✓Industry standard
- ✓Real-time collaboration
- ✓Massive plugin ecosystem
- ✓Excellent dev handoff
Cons
- ✗Expensive for large teams
- ✗Performance with large files
- ✗Adobe acquisition uncertainty
Sketch: pros & cons
Pros
- ✓Native Mac performance
- ✓Mature plugin ecosystem
- ✓Affordable
- ✓Clean, focused UI
Cons
- ✗Mac only — no Windows or Linux
- ✗No real-time collaboration like Figma
- ✗Losing market share to Figma