Best UI Design Tool in 2026: Figma vs Sketch vs Adobe XD

Figma is the default UI design tool in 2026 — real-time collaboration, browser-based access, and the industry's best developer handoff (Dev Mode) make it the right choice for cross-functional teams. Sketch is a legitimate alternative for Mac-only design teams who value native macOS performance on large files and full offline access. Adobe XD is discontinued — migrate existing XD files to Figma using the built-in importer. The decision for most people: Figma Professional ($12/editor/month) unless you're on Mac-only and don't need real-time collaboration, in which case Sketch ($9/month) is cheaper and fast.