About
Overview
Sketch is a native macOS design toolkit for UI/UX. Before Figma dominated the market, Sketch was the industry standard. It is beloved by Mac users for its lightweight performance, clean interface, and extensive plugin ecosystem.
Pricing & Free Tier
Free Tier: No. Offers a 30-day free trial.
Standard License: $12/month (or $99/year). Includes all future updates and 1 year of web app access (for collaboration).
Business License: $15/editor/month. Adds SSO and advanced security.
How to Use
- Download and install Sketch on your Mac.
- Create artboards for different screen sizes (e.g., iPhone 15, Desktop).
- Use Symbols to create reusable components.
- Upload your file to the Sketch Cloud to share a view-only link with developers or clients.
Important Notes
- Mac Only: Sketch requires macOS. Windows and Linux users must look elsewhere (like Figma).
- Collaboration: Real-time multiplayer editing was added recently, but the experience still lags behind Figma's browser-based, real-time engine.