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Sketch

Mac-only vector design tool for UI

Founded:2010
Employees:200+
$10/user/mo
per user/month
4.5/ 5.0
G2:4.5/5
Capterra:4.6/5
Trustpilot:4.3/5
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Key Features

Symbol system for components
Massive plugin library (1,000+)
Smart layout and resizing
Vector editing
Sketch Cloud for handoff
Design systems with libraries

Feature Highlights

Symbol System

Reusable components with overrides - the OG design system tool

Plugin Ecosystem

1,000+ plugins for everything from icon generation to code export

Smart Layout

Components auto-resize based on content like CSS flexbox

Sketch Cloud

Share prototypes and specs online - Mac not required to view

Pros

  • Powerful for UI design
  • Large plugin ecosystem
  • Clean interface
  • Industry standard

Cons

  • Mac only
  • Not browser-based
  • Losing market share to Figma
  • Collaboration limited

What Users Say

"Sketch was THE tool for UI design for years. Still the best if you're on Mac and working solo."

Jessica Parker
Freelance Designer
Self-Employed

"Plugin ecosystem is unmatched. But Figma's collaboration made us switch after 8 years on Sketch."

Michael Brown
Design Lead
ProductCo

"Mac-only is a dealbreaker now. Our Windows devs can't open files without exports."

Sarah Li
Product Designer
CrossPlatform Inc

✅ Best For

Solo Mac designers

❌ Not Best For

Team collaboration

Integrations

abstract
zeplin
invision

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