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Figma vs Sketch

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Figma

Figma Browser-based collaborative interface design tool with real-time multiplayer editing and prototyping.

DesignFreemium
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Sketch

Sketch macOS-native vector design tool for UI and icon design with an extensive plugin ecosystem.

DesignPaid

Quick Facts

Figma

CompanyFigma
Year Launched2016
Pricing ModelFreemium
Open SourceNo
CategoryDesign
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web

Sketch

CompanySketch B.V.
Year Launched2010
Pricing ModelPaid
Open SourceNo
CategoryDesign
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Key Differences

Platform

Figma

Web-based, works everywhere

Sketch

Native macOS only

Collaboration

Figma

Real-time with multiplayer

Sketch

File-based collaboration

Pricing

Figma

Generous free tier

Sketch

Subscription required

Pricing

Figma

Freemium

Free: $0/Forever

Pro: Custom/Monthly/Yearly per seat

Sketch

Paid

Standard: Custom/monthly per seat

Enterprise: Custom/annual per seat

Why People Switch

FigmaSketch

Sketch is still faster for solo design on Mac

Sketch's prototyping is still more advanced

Web-based performance concerns

SketchFigma

Figma's collaboration changed our team workflow

Real-time editing with comments is game-changing

No more file version conflicts

Can work on any device with a browser

Based on publicly available community discussions and migration patterns.

Community Data

What practitioners say

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Sketch

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