Figma vs Sketch
Figma
Cloud-based UI/UX design platform launched in 2016, optimized for real-time team collaboration and browser accessibility.
Design teams and collaborative UI/UX work
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S
Sketch
Lightweight, vector-based design tool optimized for UI/UX and digital product design.
Individual Mac-based UI designers
Short Answer
Figma is a browser-based design tool that has largely replaced Sketch with real-time collaboration. Sketch is a Mac-only native app. Figma has 4M+ users and has become the industry standard for UI/UX design teams. Sketch is still loved by solo Mac designers.
Our Verdict
Figma has won the UI design market. Sketch remains viable for Mac-only designers but lacks Figma's collaboration and cross-platform access.
Figma10
5Sketch
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Platform: Figma wins (Any (browser) vs Mac only)
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Real-time Collaboration: Figma wins (Excellent vs Limited)
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Market Share: Figma wins (~80% of designers vs ~15% of designers)
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Figma | Sketch | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Designers | 4M+ | ~1M | +300% |
| Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)(Million USD) | $1.36-1.37 billion | — | — |
| Company Valuation(USD billions) | $10.53-13.8 billion (public) | — | — |
| Revenue Multiple (Price-to-Sales)(x) | 9x-35x (varies by metric) |
Key Differences
Figma
Attribute
Sketch
Any (browser)🏆
Platform
Mac only
Excellent🏆
Real-time Collaboration
Limited
~80% of designers🏆
Market Share
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