# Adobe XD vs Sketch Comparison

| | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 509 | 1,226 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (53.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Adobe XD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (11 reviews)
- Integrations (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Update Issues (6 reviews)
- Lack of Features (5 reviews)

### Sketch

Pros:
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)
- Features (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Platform Exclusivity (6 reviews)
- Poor Collaboration (6 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (430 reviews) | 8.7 (1096 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (432 reviews) | 8.9 (1101 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (79 reviews) | 9.2 (197 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 8.9 (160 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (334 reviews) | 8.3 (741 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 9.0 (131 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (413 reviews) | 8.6 (1079 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Adobe XD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sketch

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 30 day trial

Price: Free

Key Features:
- Fully featured Trial. Download to get started: https://www.sketch.com/downloads/ma
- Design, prototype and illustrate
- Collaborate in real-time

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Prototyping

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe XD** | 7.1/10 | 80 |
| **Sketch** | 8.4/10 | 19 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Modeling Tools** | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Feedback and Communication** | 7.6 (60 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Framework Libraries** | 7.3 (57 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.1 (62 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sharing Components** | 8.0 (58 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
| **Error Documentation** | 6.3 (44 reviews) | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 
| **User Interface Testing** | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Presentation Integrations** | 8.0 (49 reviews) | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Prototyping

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Wireframing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe XD** | 7.7/10 | 50 |
| **Sketch** | 8.2/10 | 18 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Importing Abilities** | 7.7 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Content Design Tools** | 8.3 (49 reviews) | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Framework Libraries** | 7.2 (43 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Outlining Tools** | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mockup Creations** | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration Software Integration** | 7.0 (40 reviews) | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Feedback Communication** | 7.1 (44 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Exporting Capabilities** | 8.0 (48 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 

### Software Design Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe XD** | 8.3/10 | 42 |
| **Sketch** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mockup Creations** | 8.8 (41 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Outlining Tools** | 8.2 (41 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Import Graphic Design Tools** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Feedback Communication** | 7.5 (39 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.7 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Export Wireframes and Prototypes** | 8.9 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 

#### Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Interface Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Error Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sharing Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Design and Editing Tools** | 8.7 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Capabilities** | 8.2 (41 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Diagramming and Collaborative Whiteboard Integrations** | 7.9 (40 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Documenting Trial Errors** | 7.0 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms

| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Prototyping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/prototyping), [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing), [Software Design Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-design-platforms)


**Unique to Sketch (2):** [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming), [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vector-graphics)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Adobe XD | Sketch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.1% | 53.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.3% | 28.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.6% | 18.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Adobe XD

- **Design:** 20.3%
- **Computer Software:** 12.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 9.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.0%
- **Higher Education:** 2.6%
- **Internet:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.0%
- **Financial Services:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 25.5%

#### Sketch

- **Design:** 17.7%
- **Computer Software:** 14.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.4%
- **Internet:** 9.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.1%
- **Graphic Design:** 5.7%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Higher Education:** 1.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.2%
- **Retail:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 27.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Adobe XD

- [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1538 reviews)
- [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews)
- [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [UXPin](https://www.g2.com/products/uxpin/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13043 reviews)
- [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Axure RP](https://www.g2.com/products/axure-rp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [Balsamiq](https://www.g2.com/products/balsamiq/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (500 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8640 reviews)

### Alternatives to Sketch

- [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13043 reviews)
- [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1538 reviews)
- [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews)
- [Balsamiq](https://www.g2.com/products/balsamiq/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (500 reviews)
- [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews)
- [UXPin](https://www.g2.com/products/uxpin/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8640 reviews)
- [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (685 reviews)
- [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (6158 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Adobe XD

- Title: [What is Adobe XD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-xd-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "web and app design. to go from a blank white screen to a wireframe to a prototype to the final design of your app/website."
- Title: [Can I use Adobe XD for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-adobe-xd-for-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, You can use the free plan
It pretty much do everything which is need in UI/UX design"
- Title: [What is Adobe XD use for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-xd-use-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "For creating wireframes, UI designs, and prototypes."
- Title: [What are the features of Adobe XD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-adobe-xd) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Rather than just listing all the features I know XD has, I think it’s more important to elaborate on the features that kept me around. There are a ton of..."
- Title: [What is the best features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-features) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "XD supports and can open files from Illustrator, Photoshop, Photoshop Sketch, and After Effects. In addition to the Adobe Creative Cloud, XD can also connect..."

### Sketch

- Title: [Is sketch for windows coming soon?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sketch-for-windows-coming-soon) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately no! But there is an app called Lunacy which supports Sketch files:
https://icons8.com/lunacy"
- Title: [What is Sketch used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketch-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Creating Apps, Websites, logos, and much more. With a primary focus on UX/UI design. 
For both freelancers or teams of all sizes. It offers real-time..."
- Title: [Is sketch software free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sketch-software-free) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You need to pay a license"
- Title: [What is sketch software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketch-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "UI & UX"
- Title: [Can I use this to build simple apps views?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-to-build-simple-apps-views) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! Since Sketch is open source, there are even UI templates available (free and paid) that make designing apps super simple."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/adobe-xd-vs-sketch)