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Best Sketch alternatives
We put Sketch head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.
Where Sketch can fall short
6 alternatives worth your time
Figma
4.8 out of 54.8The collaborative interface design standard.
Unlike Sketch, Figma ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Canva
4.7 out of 54.7Drag-and-drop design for everyone.
Unlike Sketch, Canva ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Adobe Creative Cloud
4.5 out of 54.5The professional suite for serious creatives.
Adobe Creative Cloud edges out Sketch in our testing, scoring 4.5 to 4.2 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Affinity
4.5 out of 54.5Pro design apps with a one-time price.
Affinity edges out Sketch in our testing, scoring 4.5 to 4.2 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Framer
4.5 out of 54.5Design and publish real websites visually.
Unlike Sketch, Framer ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
remove.bg
4.3 out of 54.3Remove image backgrounds in one click.
Unlike Sketch, remove.bg ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Sketch vs the alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | $10/mo | No | The original Mac-native design tool. | |
| 4.8 | $12/mo | Yes | The collaborative interface design standard. | |
| 4.7 | $12.99/mo | Yes | Drag-and-drop design for everyone. | |
| 4.5 | $59.99/mo | No | The professional suite for serious creatives. | |
| 4.5 | $164.99 once | No | Pro design apps with a one-time price. | |
| 4.5 | $5/mo | Yes | Design and publish real websites visually. | |
| 4.3 | $0.20/img | Yes | Remove image backgrounds in one click. |
Switch to Figma
Unlike Sketch, Figma ships a genuine free tier, so you can start without a card and only pay once it earns it. It is the Sketch alternative we recommend first for most people.
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