Sketch vs Figma
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
Quick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.6
Starting Price
$12
vsFree
Pricing Model
paid
vsfreemium
Feature
Sketch
Figma
Vector design
Prototyping
Collaboration
Component libraries
Plugins
Developer handoff
Vector editing
Real-time collaboration
Design systems
Dev Mode
Figma AI
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
Figma Pros
- Best-in-class real-time collaborative editing
- Powerful design system capabilities (components, variants)
- Works in browser across all operating systems
- Generous free tier for individuals
- Auto-layout enables responsive design
- Strong developer handoff workflow
- Extensive plugin marketplace
Figma Cons
- Performance issues with large/complex files
- Comments unreliable - don't stick to elements
- Animation capabilities lag competitors
- Auto-layout has unintuitive defaults
- No offline editing mode
- Pricing has increased significantly