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# Figma vs Sketch Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Figma** [

4.7/5(1,594)

](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews#reviews)

**Sketch** [

4.5/5(1,227)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Figma**
No pricing available

**Sketch**
Free Trial

**Free** · 30 day trial

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Figma**
1 monthFaster

Based on 84 responses

**Sketch**
2 months

Based on 55 responses

Return on Investment

**Figma**
8 months

Based on 72 responses

**Sketch**
8 months

Based on 51 responses

Perceived Cost

**Figma**
$$$$$

**Sketch**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Figma**
8%

**Sketch**
9%1% more

Pros & Cons

**Figma**
[
Ease of Use (164)
](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1383168&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Real-time Collaboration (108)
](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1388080&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (66)
](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1388648&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Performance Issues (59)
](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1386230&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Sketch**
[
Ease of Use (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1758694&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1758017&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Platform Exclusivity (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2255874&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Collaboration (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1757320&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Figma**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2d6ad309a447dee0d5abbbd90062d20b/adobe-after-effects.png "Product Avatar Image")

After Effects

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7fe3ac866a6ee2c8e79ddc61b45ae7d2/adobe-illustrator.png "Product Avatar Image")

Illustrator

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0d6021e1f6253f85ed0eb22a67eb101b/adobe-photoshop.png "Product Avatar Image")

Photoshop

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aa578cab3c21b2b0c545c8192e037138/adobe-xd.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe XD

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-xd/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/integrations)

**Sketch**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4e531dfedb5ff095881b5afd80e1d492/objectbox.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

ObjectBox

](https://www.g2.com/products/objectbox/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e4f3b2a4a1fa731be1e738d5597320d4/seamless-formally-seamless-ai.png "Product Avatar Image")

Seamless (formally...

](https://www.g2.com/products/seamless-formally-seamless-ai/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5421b0c5253d6547a37bfc9c1156a66f/zeplin.png "Product Avatar Image")

Zeplin

](https://www.g2.com/products/zeplin/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/integrations)

Screenshots

**Figma**
 ![Figma screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/131452/Figma-General-Product-Shot.png)

**Sketch**
 ![Sketch screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1585719/Screenshot-1_2x.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Figma**

9.2

9.21,244

**Sketch**

8.7

8.71,097

Ease of Use

**Figma**

9.0

9.01,263

**Sketch**

8.9

8.91,102

Ease of Setup

**Figma**

9.2

9.2554

**Sketch**

9.1

9.1198

Ease of Admin

**Figma**

8.6

8.6173

**Sketch**

8.9

8.9160

Quality of Support

**Figma**

8.8

8.8938

**Sketch**

8.3

8.3742

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Figma**

8.9

8.9158

**Sketch**

9.0

9.0131

Product Direction (% positive)

**Figma**

9.3

9.31,182

**Sketch**

8.6

8.61,080

Features

Prototyping[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

464

8.4

19

Platform Basics

Modeling Tools

8.9

413

9.0(won by 0.1)

13

Feedback and Communication

8.9(won by 1.0)

401

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

11

Framework Libraries

8.8(won by 0.2)

388

8.6

14

Editing Tools

9.2(tied score)

413

9.2(tied score)

16

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Sharing Components

9.1(won by 0.4)

414

8.7

13

Error Documentation

7.6(won by 0.2)

335

7.4

11

User Interface Testing

8.8(won by 0.3)

392

8.5

13

Presentation Integrations

8.7(won by 1.1)

381

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

11

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usability Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Prototyping

Autonomous Task Execution

7.5(won by default)

62

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

7.8(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

7.9(won by default)

57

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

7.5(won by default)

59

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

7.5(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ideation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mockup Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

UI Prototyping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Prototyping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireframe Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

UX Prototyping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Elements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireframing[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

576

8.2

18

Platform Basics

Importing Abilities

8.6(won by 0.3)

385

8.3

12

Content Design Tools

9.1(won by 0.5)

422

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

12

Framework Libraries

8.7(won by 0.2)

384

8.5

12

Outlining Tools

8.8(won by 0.3)

378

8.5

11

Mockup Creations

9.0(won by 0.2)

422

8.8

13

Presentation Tools

9.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

9.4(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wireframe Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Collaboration Software Integration

9.0(won by 1.5)

469

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

12

Feedback Communication

8.9(won by 1.0)

425

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

11

Exporting Capabilities

8.9(won by 0.3)

426

8.6

13

Third-Party Integrations

8.6(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Generative AI

6.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Design Management

9.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

UI Prototyping

9.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Desktop Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Linking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Elements

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Design Platforms[Hide 68 FeaturesShow 68 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

420

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Mockup Creations

9.0(won by 0.3)

357

8.7

5

Outlining Tools

8.8(won by 0.1)

337

8.7

5

Import Graphic Design Tools

8.6

337

8.7(won by 0.1)

5

Feedback Communication

8.9(won by 0.9)

345

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

5

Content Libraries

8.7

339

8.8(won by 0.1)

8

Export Wireframes and Prototypes

9.0(won by 0.7)

350

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

6

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prototype Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms

User Interface Testing

8.4(won by default)

78

Not enough data

Presentation Integrations

8.6(won by default)

79

Not enough data

Error Documentation

7.9(won by default)

74

Not enough data

Sharing Components

9.2(won by default)

87

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Collaboration Capabilities

9.3(won by 1.7)

377

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

7

Diagramming and Collaborative Whiteboard Integrations

8.8(won by 0.8)

336

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

5

Design and Editing Tools

9.3(won by default)

367

Not enough data

Documenting Trial Errors

7.9(won by default)

304

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms

Editing Tools

9.1(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Framework Libraries

8.7(won by default)

81

Not enough data

Feedback and Communication

8.9(won by default)

79

Not enough data

Modeling Tools

8.8(won by default)

88

Not enough data

Feature Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web/Mobile App Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Low-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

For No-Code Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Upload

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deployment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Diagramming[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Workflow Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Organizational Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Flowchart

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto Update

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Embedding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Freehand Sketch

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Wiki

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Data Presentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bottleneck Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Builder

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Modeling & Designing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Diagramming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphic Design[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Brushes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Fonts

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vector Graphics[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Document Imaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Categorization/Grouping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animation

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Websites

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

2D Drawing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Tracing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rendering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sketching and Annotation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Vector Illustrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Figma](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f8dfbd36c438447b2cb20b9565f2afd/figma.jpg "Figma")](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews)

Figma

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

57.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

31.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

11.3%

[![Sketch](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7b02ee76c23f8819c327aac6a9f832e8/sketch.svg "Sketch")](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews)

Sketch

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

53.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

57.3%

53.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

31.4%

28.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

11.3%

18.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Figma](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f8dfbd36c438447b2cb20b9565f2afd/figma.jpg "Figma")](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews)
Figma

Computer Software

20.9%

Information Technology and Services

15.9%

Design

15.2%

Marketing and Advertising

7.3%

Financial Services

5.1%

Other

35.6%

[![Sketch](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7b02ee76c23f8819c327aac6a9f832e8/sketch.svg "Sketch")](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews)
Sketch

Design

17.8%

Computer Software

14.9%

Information Technology and Services

10.4%

Internet

9.5%

Marketing and Advertising

8.1%

Other

39.3%

FAQs

## Figma vs Sketch FAQs

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Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Sketch vs Figma?

Figma is distinguished from Sketch by its higher G2 rating, broader real-time collaboration features, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths in collaboration, while Sketch is noted for its macOS-native experience and ease of use.

| [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) | [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (1,226 reviews) | 4.7/5 (1,582 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.2 | 9.2 |
| 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Ease of Use (13 all-time mentions) | Real-time Collaboration (108 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Sketch and Figma compare?

Figma is considered the stronger value by reviewers, as reflected in its higher satisfaction with pricing and ROI.

- **Sketch:** Reviewers appreciate its affordability for solo users and its value for macOS users, but note that team licensing costs can add up quickly.
- **Figma:** Reviewers highlight strong ROI, a generous free plan, and value for collaborative teams, though costs can increase with additional seats.
- **Switching Reason:** Recent reviewers cite Figma's superior collaboration and cloud-based access as key reasons for switching from Sketch.

### What are the best alternatives to Sketch and Figma?

The top 3 alternatives to Sketch and Figma are Miro, InVision, and Adobe Illustrator.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,226 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable for solo users, but team costs can add up | Ease of Use (13 all-time mentions) |
| [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1,582 reviews) | Small-Business | Strong ROI, generous free plan, costs rise with team size | Real-time Collaboration (108 all-time mentions) |
| [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,507 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Collaboration and whiteboarding capabilities |
| [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) | 4.4/5 (684 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Prototyping and design handoff |

### Which Vector Graphics features should I prioritize when comparing Sketch and Figma?

Buyers comparing Sketch and Figma should prioritize real-time collaboration, plugin ecosystem, platform accessibility, design system management, and performance on large files.

- **Real-time Collaboration:** Figma: 108 all-time mentions; Sketch: 6 all-time mentions (as a trade-off for poor collaboration)
- **Plugin Ecosystem:** Figma: 31 all-time mentions; Sketch: 64 all-time mentions for Zeplin integration
- **Platform Accessibility:** Figma: 29 all-time mentions for online accessibility; Sketch: 6 all-time mentions for platform exclusivity (macOS-only)
- **Design System Management:** Figma: 41 all-time mentions for collaboration features; Sketch: 13 all-time mentions for ease of use in design systems
- **Performance on Large Files:** Figma: 66 all-time mentions for slow performance; Sketch: Recent reviews note slowdowns on complex files

### What are the pros and cons of Sketch vs Figma?

Figma's headline strength is real-time collaboration, while Sketch's is ease of use and a clean, macOS-native interface.

- **Sketch strengths:** Ease of Use (13 all-time mentions), clean interface, strong vector tools, efficient for solo designers, robust plugin support (notably Zeplin), and offline capability.
- **Sketch trade-offs:** Platform exclusivity (6 all-time mentions), poor collaboration (6 all-time mentions), compatibility issues (5 all-time mentions), limited features compared to Figma (4 all-time mentions), and sharing issues (5 all-time mentions).
- **Figma strengths:** Real-time Collaboration (108 all-time mentions), extensive features (106 all-time mentions), strong plugin ecosystem (31 all-time mentions), easy sharing (41 all-time mentions), and online accessibility (29 all-time mentions).
- **Figma trade-offs:** Slow performance on large files (66 all-time mentions), slow loading (53 all-time mentions), complexity and learning curve (28 all-time mentions), and prototyping limitations (18 all-time mentions).

### Is Sketch or Figma better for small businesses?

Figma is the better fit for small businesses, as both products are most popular in the Small-Business segment, but Figma's reviewer sentiment highlights superior collaboration and value for distributed teams.

- **Sketch:** Small-Business segment; reviewers note its ease of use and affordability for solo designers, but cite collaboration and platform limitations as challenges for growing teams.
- **Figma:** Small-Business segment; reviewers consistently praise its real-time collaboration, cloud-based access, and strong ROI for small, distributed teams.

### Which Vector Graphics platform has better integrations?

Figma is favored by reviewers for integrations, with more integrations cited and higher all-time mention counts.

- **Sketch:** Zeplin integration is frequently mentioned, with 64 all-time mentions.
- **Figma:** Integrates with Sketch (137 all-time mentions), Slack (33 all-time mentions), and Jira (20 all-time mentions).

### How do Sketch and Figma compare on customer support?

Figma and Sketch are rated in near-parity on Quality of Support, with Figma at 8.8 and Sketch at 8.3, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Sketch:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with scores of 6-7 in recent reviews, but note occasional delays and limited resources for complex issues.
- **Figma:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, with scores of 6-7, and highlight strong community resources and documentation, though some mention slower response times for technical questions.

### Which is easier to implement, Sketch or Figma?

Sketch and Figma are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.2, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Sketch:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward and quick, especially for macOS users, with scores of 6-7 in recent reviews.
- **Figma:** Reviewers highlight easy onboarding, browser-based access, and rapid team adoption, with setup scores of 6-7 and positive sentiment for both individual and team implementation.

Alternatives

**Figma Alternatives**

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[
InVision
](/products/invision/reviews)

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[
Adobe XD
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Balsamiq
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[
Marvel
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**Sketch Alternatives**

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[
Miro
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[
InVision
](/products/invision/reviews)

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[
Balsamiq
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[
Moqups
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