Sketch

Everything you need to design, collab, prototype and handoff

★★★★★ 4.7/5 from 41 reviews

Interface design tools Graphic design tools Design mockups

What is Sketch?

A set of tools for a truly collaborative design process. From early ideas to pixel-perfect artwork, playable prototypes and developer handoff.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Native mac app
User-friendly interface
Fast performance
Design handoff
Design systems
Real-time coediting
Shared libraries
Zero-bloat files

Cons

Lagging behind Figma
Subscription pricing
Diminished plugin ecosystem
Limited collaboration features
Mac-only editor

Tool Details

Categories	Interface design tools, Graphic design tools, Design mockups
Website	sketch.com
Became Popular	December 9, 2013
Platforms	Web · iOS
Social	Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Recent Reviews (12)

Marko Aug 21, 2022

★★★★☆

For me, this is one of the most used software. Sadly there is one big downside to it, collaboration is not where my team would expect it to be. Comments are built just for online use and are not visible on desktop app nor pinned to elements of design. Design tool is becoming more and more advanced all other things are where I would expect them to be. Kudos! Sketch to do: - fix the comments, make them collaboration friendly - start working on community

Limited collaboration features

Nick Jul 28, 2024

★★★★★

I've always enjoyed the 'native Mac app' feel, and frankly it was one of the tools that opened up app design as a hobby for me back in 2014/15 (I couldn't stand Adobe UIs). These days most of the app is actually designed straight into code, since swiftUI usually makes visual iteration pretty quick. But any time I'm considered more sweeping changes, or designed app icons, I've used Sketch.

Native mac app

Nathan Aug 22, 2024

★★★★★

Retcon is a native macOS app, with great respect for the platform's strengths and conventions. Sketch seems to share these same values, and is an app I keep referring to when designing Retcon's UI—in addition to using it to design the UI proper, of course.

Ajay Jan 18, 2025

★★★★☆

After a long hunt for my wire framing, prototyping and design tools I discovered sketch by accident. I've been using it for number of years and I use it almost daily. I like this app and it has potential. The only downside I feel is their price model which is almost becomes like yearly subscription pricing plan. I'm not big fan of subscription pricing. This is the reason I'm still stuck with very old version of sketch. I've been resisting to switch to Figma from sketch but it seems sooner rather than later I'll have to switch to Figma as all my UI designers use it. I always miss some sort of freehand tool for quick drawing, like adding comments or highlighting. It is not for UI design work but for providing feedback on screenshots which I use sketch to do.

Lagging behind Figma Subscription pricing

Nitin Aug 2, 2025

★★★★★

Sketch has been my go-to design tool for years, and it just keeps getting better. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it super easy to bring ideas to life without feeling overwhelmed. I love how collaborative it’s become — real-time coediting has been a game-changer for our team. Lightweight, fast, and packed with just the right features for designers who value both creativity and efficiency. A must-have for anyone serious about UI/UX design!

Fast performance User-friendly interface Real-time coediting

kazuki Aug 30, 2024

★★★★☆

Sketch has always been incredibly user-friendly, and I once believed it was a product that could rival Fireworks. However, it feels like the ecosystem, especially the plugins, has significantly diminished. As much as I’ve enjoyed using it, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to continue.

User-friendly interface Diminished plugin ecosystem

Nonthapat Aug 20, 2023

★★★★☆

Very easy to use design and prototyping tool, but the editor is limited to mac users.

User-friendly interface Mac-only editor

taylor Feb 22, 2023

★★★★☆

It doesn't have as many features as Figma, but it does have the best UI/UX.

User-friendly interface Lagging behind Figma

Erez Dec 17, 2023

★★★☆☆

Sketch used to be the forefront in UI/UX design for me since version 1.0. But since Figma took over, it brought a lot of more innovative and convenient tools so unfortunately I had to ditch Sketch, even though the native desktop performance and user interface were no less than awesome.

Fast performance User-friendly interface Lagging behind Figma

Francisco Dec 6, 2023

★★★★☆

It's a great software, but lagging behind Figma in many ways at the moment.

Lagging behind Figma

Manfred Dec 5, 2023

★★★★★

Awesome app for designers and UI, go Home Illustrator and Adobe

Mahan Jan 17, 2024

★☆☆☆☆

I guess it's time to retire.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sketch

When did Sketch become popular?

Sketch became popular around December 9, 2013.

What are the main advantages of using Sketch?

The top advantages of Sketch include: native mac app, user-friendly interface, fast performance, design handoff, design systems.

What are the disadvantages of Sketch?

Some reported disadvantages of Sketch include: lagging behind Figma, subscription pricing, diminished plugin ecosystem, limited collaboration features, mac-only editor.

What is Sketch's overall user rating?

Sketch has an overall rating of 4.7/5 based on 41 user reviews.

Is Sketch available on mobile devices?

Yes, Sketch is available on iOS (App Store).

What type of tool is Sketch?

Sketch belongs to the following categories: Interface design tools, Graphic design tools, Design mockups.