Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
SketchvsAdobe XD
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.
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
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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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Sketch
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.6/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Sketch uniquely offers Symbols & Libraries, Smart Layout, Responsive Design. Adobe XD uniquely offers Auto-Animate, Voice Prototyping, Components. Both share 3 features including UI Design, Prototyping, Plugins.
Feature
Sketch
Adobe XD
UI Design
✓
✓
Prototyping
✓
✓
Plugins
✓
✓
Symbols & Libraries
✓
✗
Smart Layout
✓
✗
Responsive Design
✓
✗
Web App
✓
✗
Mac App
✓
✗
Developer Handoff
✓
✗
Version Control
✓
✗
Collaboration
✓
✗
Templates
✓
✗
Vector Editing
✓
✗
Export
✓
✗
Design Tokens
✓
✗
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
✗
✓
Total Features
15
31
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Sketch if you need:
- ✓ Symbols & Libraries
- ✓ Smart Layout
- ✓ Responsive Design
- ✓ Web App
- ✓ Mac App
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
- ✓ Responsive Resize
- ✓ Repeat Grid
Pricing Comparison
Sketch starts at $12/mo, 80% cheaper than Adobe XD's $59.99/mo.
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
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
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