Sketch vs Adobe XD
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.1
Starting Price
$12
vs$22.99
Pricing Model
paid
vspaid
Feature
Sketch
Adobe XD
Vector design
Prototyping
Collaboration
Component libraries
Plugins
Developer handoff
UI design
Adobe integration
Voice prototyping
Components
Sketch Pros
- Mature and extensive plugin ecosystem
- Mac-native performance and feel
- Established professional-grade tool
- Offline-first — works without internet
Sketch Cons
- Mac-only for editing — excludes Windows users
- Losing market share to Figma rapidly
- Smaller community than Figma
- Collaboration features lag behind Figma
Adobe XD Pros
- Adobe ecosystem
- Voice prototyping
- Good performance
Adobe XD Cons
- In maintenance mode
- No new features
- Figma is better choice
- Requires subscription