Sketch vs Figma: Which is better in 2026?
A side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide between Sketch and Figma.
Sketch
Mac design tool for UI/UX designers
From $10/mo
No free plan
Figma
Collaborative interface design tool
From $12/mo
Free plan available
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | Sketch | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/mo ✓ Cheaper | $12/mo |
| Free plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Pricing model | paid | freemium |
| G2 rating | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 ↑ |
| Capterra rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
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
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