Sketch vs Canva
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.7
Starting Price
$12
vsFree
Pricing Model
paid
vsfreemium
Feature
Sketch
Canva
Vector design
Prototyping
Collaboration
Component libraries
Plugins
Developer handoff
Templates
Stock photos
Brand kit
Video editing
AI tools (Magic Design)
Team collaboration
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
Canva Pros
- Most accessible design tool for beginners
- Extensive template library (millions of options)
- Brand kit ensures consistency across designs
- Magic Resize creates multi-platform assets instantly
- Built-in social media scheduling
- Collaborative editing for teams
Canva Cons
- Not suitable for professional design work
- Designs can look generic due to template overuse
- Free tier increasingly restricted over time
- Limited export formats (SVG workarounds needed)
- No offline/desktop application
- Customer support responsiveness issues