Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
ProcreatevsSketch
Sketch starts at $12/mo, 8% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo. Both rated 4.6/5 by users.
Procreatevs Sketch
★ 4.6/5+0.1 vs Sketch
Only in Procreate
- ✦ Digital Painting
- ✦ Brushes (400+)
- ✦ Layer Support
From $12.99/mo(pricier)40M+ downloads users · est. 2011
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Sketchvs Procreate
★ 4.5/5-0.1 vs Procreate
Only in Sketch
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Symbols & Libraries
From $12/mo(cheaper)1M+ users · est. 2010
Try Sketch Free →Ratings Breakdown
Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Sketch
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Sketch uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Symbols & Libraries. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Procreate
Sketch
Digital Painting
✓
✗
Brushes (400+)
✓
✗
Layer Support
✓
✗
Animation
✓
✗
3D Painting
✓
✗
Color Management
✓
✗
Canvas Size Up to 16K
✓
✗
Apple Pencil Support
✓
✗
Time-lapse Recording
✓
✗
Text & Typography
✓
✗
Clipping Masks
✓
✗
Blend Modes
✓
✗
PSD Support
✓
✗
Reference Companion
✓
✗
Perspective Guides
✓
✗
Symmetry Tools
✓
✗
Custom Brushes
✓
✗
Gesture Controls
✓
✗
UI Design
✗
✓
Prototyping
✗
✓
Symbols & Libraries
✗
✓
Smart Layout
✗
✓
Responsive Design
✗
✓
Web App
✗
✓
Mac App
✗
✓
Developer Handoff
✗
✓
Version Control
✗
✓
Collaboration
✗
✓
Plugins
✗
✓
Templates
✗
✓
Vector Editing
✗
✓
Export
✗
✓
Design Tokens
✗
✓
Total Features
18
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Animation
- ✓ 3D Painting
Choose Sketch if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Symbols & Libraries
- ✓ Smart Layout
- ✓ Responsive Design
Pricing Comparison
Sketch starts at $12/mo, 8% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo.
Procreate Plans
Paid plans only
Procreate (iPad)Best Value
$12.99/one-time- • No subscription
- • All features
Procreate Dreams
$19.99/one-time- • 2D animation app
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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