Sketch
Sketch · Design & Creative
The design tool that dominated pro workflows in 2015-2019 before Figma killed it through real-time collaboration. Positioned as the alternative to Figma for designers who prefer Mac-native performance and offline capability. Distinctive for one-time purchase option ($120) plus subscription ($12/user/mo) — Figma is subscription-only. Bootstrapped Dutch company, still profitable serving pro Mac users who never made the Figma switch.
In other words, Sketch is worth it for macOS designers who want one-time-purchase native UI/UX design tools — the OG Figma alternative for teams that don't need real-time browser collaboration. Standard subscription for latest updates; alternative one-time purchase for a version. Very easy for anyone with UI design background. Wide plugin ecosystem plus native Sketch Cloud for lightweight collaboration. Downside: macOS-only (no Windows/Linux), and Figma's real-time collaboration + Dev Mode have made Sketch less relevant for growing teams.
Pricing summary
$12/mo billed annually
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Main metered limit
Custom enterprise pricing available
Team collaboration + browser access? Pick Figma. Open-source alternative? Penpot. Illustration or print? Adobe Creative Cloud.
All plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
Mac-only LicenseEntry tier | — | $10 | $120/yr, single seat, no collaboration |
Standard | $14 | $12Save 14% | per editor, full workspace |
Business | — | $20 | per editor, SSO + advanced permissions |
All tier prices verified August 25, 2026 · View source →
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