Overview
Sketch — The home of collaborative design on Mac
Sketch is the industry-leading UI/UX design tool for Mac, used by millions of designers worldwide. It features vector editing, responsive design components, auto-layout, symbol libraries, and Sketch AI for design assistance. Its web app enables collaboration and developer handoff with code inspection.
Vector design tools
Auto Layout
Symbol libraries
Developer handoff
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureVector design toolsIncluded
FeatureAuto LayoutIncluded
FeatureSymbol librariesIncluded
FeatureDeveloper handoffIncluded
FeatureCollaborationIncluded
API AccessProgrammatic access available for developers.Available
PlatformsmacOS · Web
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Industry standard for Mac designers
- ✓Fast and native
- ✓Great plugin ecosystem
! Watch-outs
- !Mac only
- !Losing ground to Figma
- !Web collaboration limited
Who it's for
Where Sketch pays for itself fast.
— Use case
App design
— Use case
Website UI design
— Use case
Design systems
— Use case
Prototyping
Community reviews
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K
★★★★★
4 months ago
Useful and reliable
Works really well for my use case. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers.
L
★★★★★
6 months ago
The best product I've used
Best-in-class, period. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all.
A
★★★★★
6 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Game changer for my workflow. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
M
★★★★★
6 months ago
Happy with my subscription
Recommended for anyone in my field. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The UI takes some getting used to. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
V
★★★★★
7 months ago
Good value, works well
Strong product with room to grow. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. Some features feel half-baked — hopefully they'll improve. Five stars — no hesitation.
A
★★★★★
9 months ago
Happy with my subscription
Pleasantly surprised by the quality. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue.
L
★★★★★
10 months ago
Changed how I work completely
This is exactly what I was looking for. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried.
K
★★★★★
11 months ago
The best tool I've used
Best-in-class, period. Pricing is fair for the value you get.
N
★★★★★
1 years ago
Does the job well
Mostly great, minor complaints. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits. Best tool in this category, hands down.
L
★★★★★
1 years ago
Strong product overall
Really solid tool overall. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits. Will continue using this long-term.
Y
★★★★★
1 years ago
Worth every cent
Worth every penny. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
J
★★★★★
1 years ago
Happy with my subscription
Works really well for my use case. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. I'd love to see better export options. Keep up the great work, team.
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