Sketch Reviews & Product Details

Sketch is essential in our workflow for building brand systems. While we often start early explorations in tools like Adobe Illustrator, the real work happens in Sketch. Its library and component system allows us to create scalable visual systems where typography, color, and elements can be updated consistently across the entire project.

This makes it incredibly powerful for developing structured, flexible brand identities instead of just static designs. We’ve been using Sketch for years, and it has proven to be a reliable and efficient tool for organizing and evolving visual systems. It’s a core part of how we turn strategy into something usable and consistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is the cost structure when working in teams. The licensing per user can add up quickly, especially when you need multiple collaborators accessing shared libraries and projects.

Additionally, the storage limits for shared workspaces can feel restrictive over time, particularly when managing multiple brand systems and large design files. It’s manageable, but something to consider as your team and project volume grow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I was designing website and app prototypes using Sketch. It allows me to create a responsive design with ease. I can also design nice graphics inside of the program; it makes awesome prototypes. I love the prototyping UI. It looks really nice and I create awesome stuff with it. It's great for my presentations. I have to show and explain working prototypes to clients and developers. This UI is great because it is very smooth and works well. When our developers were designing mock-ups, there was always a back and forth with the design team. Switching to Sketch helped us reduce the back and forth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the entire UI as a whole could be upgraded so it looks more modern and fun to use. I feel like there are so many things and the text is super small. The way it's currently set up should be minimized more for ease of use. It took some getting used to. Some layers were locked and we couldn't figure out how to unlock them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love Sketch for its simplicity and lightweight feel, making it my go-to editor for vector images. Even though I'm not really an artist or designer, using Sketch is a breeze compared to Figma. I started using Sketch as a replacement for Fireworks, and I’ve stuck with it because it fits my needs perfectly. I appreciate how easy it is to access the basic tools for tasks like light raster image editing, editing SVGs, and recoloring things. Everything I need is extremely easy to access, which makes my workflow very efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think maybe the UI with exporting SVGs/PNGs could be updated a little. Even though the UX for this has not changed in the whole time I've used Sketch and I use this feature often, I always end up accidentally exporting a PNG instead of an SVG because of how away the export options are to the button to export. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Using Sketch feels like stepping into a clean, designer-friendly playground where everything just flows. It’s fast, lightweight, and works perfectly even offline — no slow-loading screens, no cloud drama, just pure design peace. The real magic shows up with its symbols, shared styles, and vector tools. Create a button or icon once, and you can reuse it everywhere with total consistency. It makes the whole workflow feel smarter and way more enjoyable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall, Sketch is a strong and capable tool, but it sometimes feels a bit behind when it comes to modern collaboration features. The biggest downside is that it works only on macOS, which makes teamwork difficult if everyone isn’t using a Mac. It’s great for solo work, but cross-platform collaboration definitely takes a hit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Sketch is its clean, straightforward workflow for UI design. It helps me turn ideas into polished, professional-looking screens quickly, without adding unnecessary complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sketch is a very powerful tool, but because it’s only available on macOS, it can make collaboration harder with teammates and users on other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use on both iPad and laptop. I can sync across the company team workspace with a single click. Being able to create a note repository for the design team is also super helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It only runs on macOS, which is a limitation at times, especially when we’re travelling to a client location. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s the OG design software. The UI is clean, it’s easy to use, and it’s a great tool for designing software products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prototyping isn’t quite like Figma, and I found creating components a bit difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sketch is a professional vector design tool optimized exclusively for macOS. While it has faced heavy competition from browser-based tools like Figma, it remains a favorite for its performance and native feel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Problem It Solves: It eliminates the "bloat" of general-purpose editors (like Photoshop) by focusing strictly on UI/UX and web design.

• Best Feature: Its Symbol and Shared Library system allows you to build massive design systems where a single change to a "Master" component updates every instance across your entire project instantly.

• Unique Advantage: Since it’s a native Mac app, it works perfectly offline, feels faster than browser tools, and utilizes macOS features (like the Command Bar) for a high-speed workflow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sketch is simple and uncluttered, but it is a powerful design tool. I've used Sketch for years and while I've tried competing products, they never feel as intuitive. Sketch is the perfect product for web design work but I also turn to it for digital brochures and other graphic design tasks, because it's the fastest way for me to move from concept to finished product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm still wrapping my head around some of the new features. As I'm working independently, I use the stand alone app, and while I would be interested in some of the cloud features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sketch is lightweight compared to other design tools, and it feels very smooth for UI design. I like the clean interface and how easy it is to create reusable components. The plugin ecosystem is also a big plus — there’s almost always a plugin for whatever workflow I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s only available for macOS, which makes it harder to collaborate with teammates on Windows. Also, collaboration features have improved but still aren’t as seamless as some cloud-first tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.