Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Adobe XDvsSketch
Sketch starts at $12/mo, 80% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo. Sketch is rated higher at 4.5/5 vs Adobe XD's 4.3/5.
Adobe XDvs Sketch
★ 4.3/5-0.2 vs Sketch
Only in Adobe XD
- ✦ Auto-Animate
- ✦ Voice Prototyping
- ✦ Components
From $59.99/mo(pricier)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 2016
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Sketchvs Adobe XD
★ 4.5/5+0.2 vs Adobe XD
Only in Sketch
- ✦ Symbols & Libraries
- ✦ Smart Layout
- ✦ Responsive Design
From $12/mo(cheaper)1M+ users · est. 2010
Try Sketch Free →Ratings Breakdown
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Sketch
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Adobe XD uniquely offers Auto-Animate, Voice Prototyping, Components. Sketch uniquely offers Symbols & Libraries, Smart Layout, Responsive Design. Both share 3 features including UI Design, Prototyping, Plugins.
Feature
Adobe XD
Sketch
UI Design
✓
✓
Prototyping
✓
✓
Plugins
✓
✓
Auto-Animate
✓
✗
Voice Prototyping
✓
✗
Components
✓
✗
Responsive Resize
✓
✗
Repeat Grid
✓
✗
Creative Cloud Integration
✓
✗
Coediting
✓
✗
Design Specs
✓
✗
Share for Review
✓
✗
Adobe Fonts
✓
✗
Export Assets
✓
✗
3D Transforms
✓
✗
UI Kits
✓
✗
Design Systems
✓
✗
Asset Management
✓
✗
Color Management
✓
✗
Gradient Editor
✓
✗
Shape Tools
✓
✗
Boolean Operations
✓
✗
Layer Management
✓
✗
Symbol Library
✓
✗
Interaction Design
✓
✗
Micro Interactions
✓
✗
Animation Timeline
✓
✗
Scrollable Areas
✓
✗
Fixed Elements
✓
✗
Overlay Support
✓
✗
Responsive Breakpoints
✓
✗
Symbols & Libraries
✗
✓
Smart Layout
✗
✓
Responsive Design
✗
✓
Web App
✗
✓
Mac App
✗
✓
Developer Handoff
✗
✓
Version Control
✗
✓
Collaboration
✗
✓
Templates
✗
✓
Vector Editing
✗
✓
Export
✗
✓
Design Tokens
✗
✓
Total Features
31
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
- ✓ Responsive Resize
- ✓ Repeat Grid
Choose Sketch if you need:
- ✓ Symbols & Libraries
- ✓ Smart Layout
- ✓ Responsive Design
- ✓ Web App
- ✓ Mac App
Pricing Comparison
Sketch starts at $12/mo, 80% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo.
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
Sketch Plans
Paid plans only
StandardBest Value
$12/editor/mo- • Unlimited viewers
- • Real-time collaboration
Business
$25/editor/mo- • SSO
- • Priority support
Mac-only
$120/one-time/year- • Mac app only
- • No collaboration
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