Figma vs Sketch

Compare Figma and Sketch pricing, features, pros and cons. Updated for 2026.

Figma Collaborative interface design in the browser vs Sketch Mac-native vector design tool with a focused workflow

Pricing

Tier Figma Sketch
Free tier Free (Unlimited viewers) —
Starter $15 / editor/month (Professional) $12 / editor/month (Standard)
Business / Pro $45 / editor/month (Organization) $22 / editor/month (Business)
Enterprise $75 / editor/month (Enterprise) —

Feature matrix

Feature Figma Sketch
Task management ✗ ✗
Gantt / timeline ✗ ✗
Time tracking ✗ ✗
Automations Via plugins Via plugins
Guest users ✓ Viewers free
API access ✓ ✓
Single sign-on (SSO) Organization plan+ Business plan+
Mobile app Viewer only ✗
Offline mode ✗ ✓
Integrations 300 100

Pros & cons

Figma

Pros

  • Real-time multiplayer is industry-leading
  • Runs in any browser, no install required
  • Huge plugin and community library
  • FigJam adds whiteboarding in the same suite

Cons

  • Requires constant internet connection
  • Performance dips on very large files
  • Pricing per editor scales fast for big design teams

Sketch

Pros

  • Snappy native macOS performance
  • Works fully offline on the Mac app
  • Mature plugin ecosystem
  • One-time purchase still available

Cons

  • Mac-only editor (no Windows or Linux)
  • Real-time collaboration weaker than Figma
  • Smaller community than it once had

Best for

Figma

Product and design teams that need real-time collaboration

Sketch

Mac-only design teams that prefer native apps and offline work

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Figma or Sketch?

Figma is cheaper to start — it offers a free tier, while Sketch starts at $12/user/month.

Is Figma better than Sketch?

It depends on what you're optimizing for. Figma is best for product and design teams that need real-time collaboration, while Sketch is best for mac-only design teams that prefer native apps and offline work. If your priorities map to the first, pick Figma; if they map to the second, pick Sketch.

Which is better for small teams?

Figma is friendlier for small teams — it offers a free tier, while Sketch does not. Figma is best for product and design teams that need real-time collaboration.

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