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Sketch

Native Mac design and prototyping app with a web workspace and free viewers

Free trial · 30 days
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What you'd pay

verified Nov 2026

Solo

$12/mo

≈ €11/mo

Team of 5

$60/mo

Per seat

StandardMonthly: $14Annual, per month: $12per editor
  • · Free viewers
  • · Free MCP server
ProfessionalMonthly: —Annual, per month: $24per editor, yearly only
  • · Everything in Standard
EnterpriseMonthly: —Annual, per month: $44per editor, yearly only, 15+ editors
    Private CloudMonthly: —Annual, per month: —contact sales
    • · US or EU hosting choice
    • · Setup fee
    Mac-only licenceMonthly: —Annual, per month: —one-time $120 per seat
    • · Mac app only
    • · One year of updates

    External ratings

    verified Nov 2026

    Our scores

    Value4/5
    Ease of use4/5
    Depth4/5
    Support3/5
    Vector 4/5Collaboration 3/5

    What it is

    Sketch is a Mac-native vector design tool for interfaces, prototypes and design systems, paired with a browser workspace where viewers can comment and developers can inspect files for free. It suits Mac-based product and brand designers and small teams. Unusually, it still sells a one-time Mac-only licence alongside subscriptions. The editor only runs on macOS, which makes mixed Windows teams awkward.

    Standout capability

    Native Mac editor that works fully offline, with a one-time licence option

    Best for

    Mac-based product designersSmall UI design teamsDesigners who want offline work
    • Native macOS vector editor
    • Interactive prototyping
    • Shared libraries and symbols
    • Free browser viewers and handoff

    Community sentiment

    What people praise

    Users like the clean, uncluttered interface, fast native performance and the symbols and shared libraries that keep large design systems consistent.

    What people complain about

    The most common gripes are that it only runs on macOS, lags behind browser-first rivals for team collaboration, and can slow down or crash on very large files.

    Source

    Geo & compliance

    Local-currency pricing
    Yes
    Regional pricing
    EUR prices published: Standard €13 monthly / €11 per month yearly, Professional €22, Enterprise €44, Mac-only licence €108. Professional and Enterprise shown with yearly billing only.
    EU data hosting
    Enterprise plans only
    DPA available
    Yes

    What we like

    • Fast, focused native Mac app
    • One-time licence still available
    • Viewers and handoff are free

    Worth knowing

    • Editor is macOS only
    • Collaboration trails browser-based rivals
    • No free plan

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