Sketch
#6 in UI/UX Design & Prototyping · Rated 4.4
Mac-focused design & prototyping with a large plugin ecosystem
Sketch is a long-running design tool focused on UI/UX design and prototyping for macOS, with strong emphasis on a rich plugin ecosystem that broadens capability and collaboration. It supports real-time collaboration in its web app and offers Cloud-based document sharing, version history, and handoff tooling. Sketch’s pricing structure includes Standard and Business tiers, with an Enterprise Private Cloud option for secure, scalable deployments. The product has a deep history in the Mac design community and remains popular among individual designers and small teams who value a native Mac experience and a robust plugin/plugin marketplace. The headquarters are in The Hague, Netherlands, with a global user base and a thriving ecosystem of third-party integrations.
Features
- Native Mac app with offline/online workflow
- Real-time collaboration in web app
- Robust plugin ecosystem
- Design-to-code handoff tooling
- Version history and shared libraries
Pros
- Strong Mac-native experience
- Vast plugin ecosystem and community assets
- Clear handoff to developers
Cons
- Mac-only desktop app
- Higher price at scale for large teams