Figma vs Sketch
The 80/20 verdict.
Both tools have a place in the ecosystem. See the table below for the side-by-side, and visit each tool's detail page for the full 80/20 verdict.
| Figma | Sketch | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | The collaborative design tool that won the category. Browser-first, multi-player editing, deep plugin ecosystem. | Mac-native vector design tool built for UI/UX designers creating app interfaces and design systems. |
| Pricing model | freemium | paid |
| Starts at | $15/mo | $10/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| 80/20 verdict | core | situational |
| Best for | product teams, freelance designers, anyone collaborating on UI | Mac-based UI/UX designers who prefer a native app over a browser tool, design teams already embedded in a Sketch-based workflow pre-Figma, solo designers who want offline-capable professional vector tools |
Figma
The collaborative design tool that won the category. Browser-first, multi-player editing, deep plugin ecosystem.
Sketch
Mac-native vector design tool built for UI/UX designers creating app interfaces and design systems.
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