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Sketch

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8.0/ 10 overall
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Analyst verdictNative Mac design tool with web collaboration
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The best pick for Mac-based designers who want a fast native app, with an optional one-time license instead of a subscription.

Reviewed 2026-11-07Editorial score

What it is

Sketch is a native Mac app for UI design, prototyping and design systems, with a web app for real-time collaboration, free viewers, developer handoff and a free MCP server for AI coding tools. Plans per editor a month, billed yearly: Standard $12 ($14 monthly), Professional $24, Enterprise $44; a Mac-only license costs $120 per seat with a year of updates. 30-day free trial, no free plan. Checked November 2026.

Best for

  • Mac-based design teams
  • Designers who prefer a one-time license

What we like

  • Fast native Mac app that works offline
  • One-time license option
  • Free viewers, handoff and MCP server

What to watch

  • Editing is Mac-only
  • No free plan after the 30-day trial
  • Smaller community than Figma
Rankings

Where Sketch ranks

for replacing Figma#3 · Best for Mac designers
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