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Adobe XD
Design & Prototyping
Sketch
Design & Prototyping
Adobe XD vs Sketch 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
Sketch has a higher overall rating (4.5 vs 4.2), indicating stronger user satisfaction. Pricing is comparable. Both are strong options in the Design & Prototyping category. Choose based on your specific needs, team size, and feature priorities.
Adobe XD
Starting Price
$9.99/user/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.2/ 5.0
Integrations
100
Mobile App
Yes
Sketch
Starting Price
$10/editor/mo
Free Tier
Not Available
Overall Rating
4.5/ 5.0
Integrations
400
Mobile App
No
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Adobe XD | Sketch |
|---|---|---|
| vector editing | ||
| prototyping | basic | |
| collaboration | basic | |
| version history | basic | |
| components | ||
| plugins | ||
| dev handoff | ||
| design systems |
Best For
Adobe XD
- Adobe Creative Cloud users
- Designers wanting Adobe ecosystem integration
- Teams on budget (cheaper than Figma)
Sketch
- Mac-only design teams
- Teams with established Sketch workflows
- Designers prioritizing native performance
Limitations
Adobe XD
- Less collaborative than Figma
- Smaller plugin ecosystem
- Adobe is winding down active development
Sketch
- Mac-only (no Windows or web)
- Collaboration less seamless than Figma
- Losing market share to Figma