Sketch vs Whimsical: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Sketch starts at $14/mo. Whimsical starts at $12/mo. Whimsical is $2/mo cheaper on the entry tier than Sketch.
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.
Whimsical is a visual thinking tool for flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes, and boards with AI-generated diagrams. Free / Pro $10/editor/mo annual / Business $20/editor/mo annual (adds SSO + SCIM + 200 guests).
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Sketch monthly | Sketch annual | Whimsical monthly | Whimsical annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mac-only License / Free | — | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Standard / Pro | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| 3 | Business | — | 20 | 24 | 20 |
What each is best for
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.
Whimsical is a visual thinking tool for flowcharts, mind maps, wireframes, and boards with AI-generated diagrams. Free / Pro $10/editor/mo annual / Business $20/editor/mo annual (adds SSO + SCIM + 200 guests).
At a glance
| Sketch | Whimsical | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $14/mo | $12/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Seat | Per Seat |
| Last verified | August 25, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 28, 2026. Tracked daily.