Figma
Classic
Collaborative interface and vector design tool
The dominant cloud-based UI design tool most Sketch users have migrated to for real-time collaboration.
Real-time collaboration
Vector networks
Component libraries
Freemium · from $12/mo
Sketch
Classic
The original macOS interface design app
4.2
Paid · from $12/mo
Best for Mac-based product designersOverview
Sketch is a vector UI design tool for macOS used by product teams for interfaces, icons and design systems. It pioneered symbols and shared libraries long before browser-based design tools arrived.
Key features
- Vector editing
- Symbols
- Shared libraries
- Prototyping
Pros
- Fast native app
- Mature plugin ecosystem
- Strong design systems
Cons
- macOS only
- No built-in AI
Sketch screenshot
Captured from the official website
Sketch replaces
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UI/UX design and prototyping tool
Adobe's UI/UX design and prototyping tool, a direct Mac/Windows competitor once positioned against Sketch.
Prototyping with transitions
Voice prototyping
Creative Cloud integration
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Framer
AI
Design and publish real websites with AI
Design-to-website tool with AI generation that replaces Sketch for teams shipping live sites directly from design.
AI website generation
Responsive design canvas
CMS integration
Freemium · from $5/mo
Penpot
Classic
Open-source design and prototyping platform
Open-source, free design and prototyping tool offering a Sketch-like workflow without licensing costs.
Open-source & self-hostable
SVG-based files
Real-time collaboration
Free · from Free
Uizard
AI
Turn prompts and sketches into UI designs
AI-powered UI prototyping tool that turns sketches and prompts into designs faster than manual Sketch workflows.
Text to UI
Screenshot to design
Wireframe mode
Freemium · from $12/mo
Figma AI
AI
AI-assisted interface design
Figma's built-in generative design features that automate much of the manual UI creation Sketch requires.
Prompt to first draft
Auto layer naming
Realistic content fill
Freemium · from $0